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Nowata Airport (NWT)

Nowata, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -9.984° 149.729° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeNWT
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameNowata Airport
MunicipalityNowata
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-9.984° S
Longitude149.729° E
Elevation2040 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionNowata
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+10
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving NWT

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (10.0°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Nowata Airport (IATA: NWT) is a small rural airstrip serving Nowata and nearby communities in eastern Papua New Guinea. Located at approximately -9.984, 149.729, it provides vital air access for passengers, light cargo, and medical or government flights where road links are limited. The airport has a basic, unpaved runway and minimal facilities, typical of community airstrips in the region.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors confirm their flight by phone or radio the day before and pack for mud and rain, since the airstrip and access tracks are unpaved and weather delays are common.
🚖 Getting There

Getting to and from Nowata Airport usually means arranging a local vehicle, boat, or walking transfer with your lodge, mission, or charter operator in advance. There is no public bus or taxi rank at the airstrip, and roads can become impassable after heavy rain. Confirm your pickup time and have a local contact number before arrival.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Nowata Airport?
A: The IATA code is NWT; there is no widely used ICAO code listed for this small airstrip.

Q: Where is Nowata Airport located?
A: It is near Nowata in eastern Papua New Guinea, at approximately -9.984, 149.729.

Q: What flights operate from Nowata Airport?
A: Service is typically limited to small charter, mission, and community flights; there are no regular international or jet services.

Q: What facilities are available at Nowata Airport?
A: Expect basic or no terminal facilities, an unpaved runway, and limited passenger services. Carry any essentials you may need.
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