Wewak International Airport
Wewak · Papua New GuineaICAO AYWK
Wewak International Airport (WWK) is an airport serving Wewak, Papua New Guinea, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 3° 35' 1.8" S, 143° 40' 8.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby (GMT+10).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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Airlines Operating at WWK
2 active airlines serving Wewak International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Wewak International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapenamanda Airport | WBM | Wapenamanda | Papua New Guinea | 229 km |
| Mendi Airport | MDU | Mendi | Papua New Guinea | 284 km |
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | HGU | Mount Hagen | Papua New Guinea | 258 km |
| Tari Airport | TIZ | Tari | Papua New Guinea | 263 km |
| Moro Airport | MXH | Moro | Papua New Guinea | 311 km |
| Vanimo Airport | VAI | Vanimo | Papua New Guinea | 281 km |
| Chimbu Airport | CMU | Kundiawa | Papua New Guinea | 306 km |
| Madang Airport | MAG | Madang | Papua New Guinea | 296 km |
Other Airports in Papua New Guinea
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 3° 35' 1.8" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 143° 40' 8.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -3.583830
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 143.669006
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 02:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 19 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 6 m
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