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Weather Briefing
VFRWapenamanda Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1412.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the south (170°) at 5 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,000 ft, scattered at 3,000 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
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5,052 ft | 75 ft | ASP | 139° |
↑ 4.3 kt
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↔ 2.5 kt
30° angle
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About Wapenamanda Airport
Overview
Wapenamanda Airport serves the rural region of Papua New Guinea, situated at a high elevation of 5,889 feet above mean sea level. Located near the town of Wapenamanda, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the highland areas of PG, facilitating regional connectivity and local transportation needs.
Flying Conditions
The airport's significant elevation at 5,889 ft MSL presents unique atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning. Highland airports at this altitude experience reduced air density, which impacts aircraft performance, particularly during takeoff and landing operations.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (14/32) measuring 5,052 feet in length, constructed with an asphalt surface. Its geographic coordinates at -5.635293, 143.892231 place it in a mountainous terrain environment typical of Papua New Guinea's highland regions, which can introduce complex wind and terrain interactions.
Approach Considerations
Runway 14/32 offers directional flexibility for arrivals and departures, with the runway aligned approximately northwest to southeast. Pilots should anticipate potential performance limitations due to the high-elevation environment and prepare aircraft performance calculations accordingly, especially for heavier aircraft loads.
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