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Wapolu Airport · Wapolu

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
45 ft / 14 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 2,625 ft · UNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wapolu Airport (AYWJ), located in Wapolu, 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 45 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 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Wapolu Airport
ICAO / IATA
AYWJ / WBC
Municipality
Wapolu
Country
Region
PG-MBA — Milne Bay Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
45 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,625 ft / 800 m
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type:
Heading: ° / °
RWY 14
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32
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).

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AYGR
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AYHK
Hoskins Airport
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AYNZILS
Nadzab Airport
518 km / 280 nm

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