Wewak International Airport

AYWK / WWK

Wewak, PG

Last Updated
Mar 25, 04:24Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 690 hours ago
04:24Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
6 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
14,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI AYWK 250424Z 31006KT 9999 VCTS FEW018CB SCT020 BKN140 27/25 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 19 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 14,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,819 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,019 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
14,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,019 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Wewak International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 14,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 689.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 14000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,800 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YWK
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
5,234 ft 98 ft ASP 103°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Wewak International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AYWK
IATA Code: WWK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 19 ft MSL

Location

City: Wewak
Country: PG
Latitude: -3.583830°
Longitude: 143.669006°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,234 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Wewak International Airport

Overview

Wewak International Airport serves the East Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea, located on the northern coast of the country. As a medium-sized airport situated near sea level at 19 ft MSL, it provides critical air connectivity for the region's transportation and logistics needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport's coastal location suggests potential for variable weather conditions typical of tropical maritime environments. Pilots should anticipate potential humidity and precipitation variations, with wind patterns likely influencing operations on the 5234-foot runway (10/28).

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt (ASP) runway oriented 10/28, which provides adequate length for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic position near the coastline at coordinates -3.583830, 143.669006 indicates potential terrain considerations for approaching and departing aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers flexibility for landing and takeoff based on prevailing wind conditions. Given the airport's low elevation and coastal positioning, pilots should be prepared for potential wind shear or crosswind scenarios during approach and departure phases.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.