Wapenamanda Airport
Wapenamanda · Papua New GuineaICAO AYWD
Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) is an airport serving Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 5° 38' 35.9" S, 143° 53' 42.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet (1,795 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby (GMT+10).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from WBM
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POM | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | 347 mi | 1h 9m | short-haul | 142 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at WBM
1 active airline serving Wapenamanda Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Wapenamanda Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | HGU | Mount Hagen | Papua New Guinea | 49 km |
| Mendi Airport | MDU | Mendi | Papua New Guinea | 62 km |
| Tari Airport | TIZ | Tari | Papua New Guinea | 107 km |
| Moro Airport | MXH | Moro | Papua New Guinea | 108 km |
| Chimbu Airport | CMU | Kundiawa | Papua New Guinea | 126 km |
| Goroka Airport | GKA | Goroka | Papua New Guinea | 173 km |
| Wewak International Airport | WWK | Wewak | Papua New Guinea | 229 km |
| Madang Airport | MAG | Madang | Papua New Guinea | 215 km |
Other Airports in Papua New Guinea
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 5° 38' 35.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 143° 53' 42.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -5.643300
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 143.895004
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 04:32 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 5,889 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,795 m
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