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Wapenamanda Airport

Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea

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Wapenamanda Airport

Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea

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AYWD

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5889 ft

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Highland gateway serving Enga Province in Papua New Guinea.

Location

Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea

Wapenamanda Airport is a domestic airport located in Wapenamanda, the capital of Enga Province in the Highlands region of Papua New Guinea. It serves as a vital air link for the surrounding communities, given the rugged terrain that makes road travel difficult and unreliable. The airport operates primarily domestic services connecting Wapenamanda to Port Moresby and other regional centers. It plays an important role in supporting access to medical services, commerce, and government functions for residents of Enga Province. The facility is modest in scale, reflecting the size of the community it serves. Air transport remains one of the most practical means of travel for the highland population in this remote area.

Terminals

The airport has a simple, small terminal building typical of regional domestic airports in Papua New Guinea.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Wapenamanda town is primarily by road using local vehicles and PMVs (public motor vehicles).

Airlines here

Air Niugini and PNG Air operate domestic services through Wapenamanda Airport.

Notable facts

›Wapenamanda Airport serves Enga Province, one of Papua New Guinea's highland provinces.
›The airport's IATA code is WBM and ICAO code is AYWD.
›Air access is critical due to the mountainous terrain limiting reliable road connections.
›The airport primarily handles light aircraft and turboprop operations.
›Enga Province is known for its mineral resources, including the Porgera gold mine nearby.

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Niugini

Routes

WBM → POMPX · DH8

Aircraft operating here

DH81 routes

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