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AYWD

Wapenamanda Airport · Wapenamanda

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,889 ft / 1,795 m
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 5,052 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wapenamanda Airport (AYWD), located in Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 5,889 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 9,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Wapenamanda Airport
ICAO / IATA
AYWD / WBM
Municipality
Wapenamanda
Country
Region
PG-EPW — Enga Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Elevation
5,889 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,052 ft / 1,540 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 139° / 319°
RWY 14 (139°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (319°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

AYMHILS
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
50 km / 27 nm
AYMN
Mendi Airport
63 km / 34 nm
AYCH
Chimbu Airport
127 km / 69 nm
AYGA
Goroka Airport
173 km / 94 nm
AYMDILS
Madang Airport
215 km / 116 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026