AirportLookupSim Database
Back to Search

Reference only — not for real-world navigation.

HSWW

Wau Airport · Wau

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,529 ft / 466 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
INFO 119.20 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 8,202 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
Flight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination

Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.

Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wau Airport (HSWW), located in Wau, South Sudan. 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 1,529 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
Wau Airport
ICAO / IATA
HSWW / WUU
Municipality
Wau
Country
Region
SS-BW — Western Bahr el Ghazal State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,529 ft
Wikipedia

Pilot Toolbox

External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

🗺️ SkyVector Charts📡 FlightAware Live🌡️ Live METAR🌦️ TAF Forecast🌍 Satellite View

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 8,202 ft / 2,500 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

INFO
119.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HSSM
Malakal Airport
453 km / 244 nm
HJJJ
Juba International Airport
511 km / 276 nm
FZJH
Matari Airport
546 km / 295 nm
HSNN
Nyala Airport
584 km / 315 nm
HSFA
Paloich Airport
586 km / 317 nm

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