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BWJ

Bawan Airport ·

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,700 ft / 1,433 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bawan Airport (BWJ), located in the region of, Papua New Guinea. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,700 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 8,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Bawan Airport
ICAO / IATA
BWJ / BWJ
Municipality
Country
Region
PG-MPL — Morobe Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
4,700 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

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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AYMDILS
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AYKM
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AYCH
Chimbu Airport
215 km / 116 nm

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