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Wanuma Airport (WNU)

Wanuma, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -4.896° 145.321° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeWNU
ICAO CodeAYWH
Typesmall airport
NameWanuma Airport
MunicipalityWanuma
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-4.896° S
Longitude145.321° E
Elevation2260 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionWanuma
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 WNU

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (4.9°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

Wanuma Airport (WNU/AYWH) is a small rural airstrip in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, serving Wanuma village and surrounding communities. It sits in the north-coast lowlands at approximately -4.896, 145.321, where road access can be unreliable. The airport primarily handles light aircraft, charter flights, and medical evacuations rather than large scheduled services.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors keep a flexible schedule and a light rain jacket handy—afternoon storms can delay or divert flights, and the airstrip has no night lighting.
🚖 Getting There

Getting to or from Wanuma Airport usually means arranging a local vehicle, boat, or walking pickup through your lodge, NGO, or charter operator. There is no regular public transport at the strip, and roads can become impassable after heavy rain. Confirm your transfer before you fly and allow extra time for weather delays.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the airport codes for Wanuma Airport?
A: Wanuma Airport uses IATA code WNU and ICAO code AYWH.

Q: Where is Wanuma Airport located?
A: It is in Wanuma, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates about -4.896, 145.321.

Q: Are there scheduled passenger flights to Wanuma?
A: Scheduled service is limited or intermittent; most traffic is charter, missionary, NGO, or medevac flights. Check with local operators for current options.

Q: What facilities are at Wanuma Airport?
A: As a small airstrip, facilities are minimal—expect no shops, lounges, or reliable ground transport. Bring essentials and confirm arrangements in advance.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 27, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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