Wamena Airport
Wamena · IndonesiaICAO WAJW
Wamena Airport (WMX) is an airport serving Wamena, Indonesia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 4° 6' 9.0" S, 138° 57' 25.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,085 feet (1,550 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 0 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Jayapura (GMT+9).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from WMX
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJJ | Jayapura, Indonesia | 150 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 62 kg | View |
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 Wamena Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oksibil Airport | OKL | Oksibil | Indonesia | 206 km |
| Moses Kilangin Airport | TIM | Timika | Indonesia | 235 km |
| Sentani International Airport | DJJ | Jayapura | Indonesia | 242 km |
| Tabubil Airport | TBG | Tabubil | Papua New Guinea | 283 km |
| Vanimo Airport | VAI | Vanimo | Papua New Guinea | 304 km |
| Nabire Airport | NBX | Nabire | Indonesia | 393 km |
| Kiunga Airport | UNG | Kiunga | Papua New Guinea | 341 km |
| Wewak International Airport | WWK | Wewak | Papua New Guinea | 526 km |
Other Airports in Indonesia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 4° 6' 9.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 138° 57' 25.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -4.102510
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 138.957001
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Jayapura
- UTC Offset
- GMT+9
- Current Local Time
- 03:37 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 5,085 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,550 m
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