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Clouds - Visual Profile
Weather Briefing
VFRWewak 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.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
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5,234 ft | 98 ft | ASP | 103° |
↑ 5.2 kt
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↔ 3.0 kt
30° angle
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Wewak International Airport - Airport Information
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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.
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