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Wewak International Airport (WWK)
Wewak International Airport is an international airport serving Wewak (East Sepik Province), Papua New Guinea. Its IATA code is WWK and its ICAO code is AYWK. It has one runway, 1,595 m long.
- IATAWWK
- ICAOAYWK
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- WWK
- ICAO code
- AYWK
- City
- Wewak
- Region / province
- East Sepik Province
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 3.5838° S, 143.6690° E
- Elevation
- 6 m (19 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Port Moresby (UTC+10:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,595 m (5,234 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,595 m5,234 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
4,469 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
4,961 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
4,398 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ATIS | 128.200 MHz |
| Common traffic advisory CTAF | 121.700 MHz |
| FSS | 126.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Wewak International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Wewak through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Papua New Guinea
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | LAE | 474 km |
| Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | POM | 760 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Wewak International Airport?
The IATA code of Wewak International Airport is WWK and its ICAO code is AYWK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Wewak International Airport located?
Wewak International Airport is in Wewak, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates 3.5838° S, 143.6690° E and an elevation of 6 m (19 ft).
How far is Wewak International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Wewak International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 4,398 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 4,961 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,469 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h.
How long is the runway at Wewak International Airport?
The longest runway at Wewak International Airport is 1,595 m (5,234 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Wewak International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Wewak International Airport (WWK) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.