WMX Airport Code, Wamena Airport
WMX is the IATA airport code for Wamena Airport, a regional airport serving Wamena, Indonesia. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, WAVV.
What airport is WMX?
WMX is the IATA airport code for Wamena Airport, in Wamena, Indonesia. The same airport has the ICAO code WAVV.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 3043 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code WAVV begins with W, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Malay Archipelago.
| IATA airport code | WMX |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | WAVV |
| Airport | Wamena Airport |
| City | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is WMX airport located?
Wamena Airport (WMX) is in Wamena, Indonesia, at coordinates -4.09732, 138.95242.
It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 4.10° S, 138.95° E. At 5435 ft (1657 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at WMX
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 7,135 ft (2.17 km), designated 15/33.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Wamena Airport?
The IATA code for Wamena Airport in Wamena is WMX. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Wamena?
The 3-letter IATA code for Wamena Airport in Wamena is WMX.
What is the ICAO code for Wamena Airport?
The ICAO code for Wamena Airport is WAVV. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code WMX.
What is the difference between WMX and WAVV?
WMX is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. WAVV is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Wamena Airport.
Read more about Wamena Airport on Wikipedia →
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