WBM Airport Code, Wapenamanda Airport
WBM is the IATA code for Wapenamanda Airport, a regional airport serving Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea. Airlines and booking systems use WBM, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code AYWD. At 5889 ft (1795 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Wapenamanda airport code?
The airport code for Wapenamanda Airport is WBM. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code AYWD, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2713 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code AYWD begins with A, the prefix ICAO assigns to the western South Pacific.
Where is WBM?
Wapenamanda Airport serves Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 5.64° S, 143.89° E. At 5889 ft (1795 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at WBM
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 5,052 ft (1.54 km), designated 14/32.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Wapenamanda?
The IATA airport code for Wapenamanda Airport in Wapenamanda is WBM. Its ICAO code is AYWD.
What is the 3-letter code for Wapenamanda?
The 3-letter IATA code for Wapenamanda Airport in Wapenamanda is WBM.
What airport is WBM?
WBM is Wapenamanda Airport, located in Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea.
What country is WBM in?
WBM (Wapenamanda Airport) is in Papua New Guinea.
Where is WBM airport located?
Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) is in Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates -5.63529, 143.89223.
What is the ICAO code for Wapenamanda Airport?
The ICAO code for Wapenamanda Airport is AYWD. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code WBM.
What is the difference between WBM and AYWD?
WBM is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. AYWD is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Wapenamanda Airport.
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