Wamena Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Wamena, Indonesia. Its IATA code is WMX and its ICAO code is WAVV. The airport lies at an elevation of 5,435 ft (1,657 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 15/33, 7,135 ft (2,175 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WMX
- ICAO code
- WAVV
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 5,435 ft (1,657 m)
- Coordinates
- -4.0973, 138.9524
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 7,135 ft · 2,175 m | 147 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Wamena Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BUI Bokondini Airport | Bokondini, Indonesia | 55 km · 34 mi |
| DEX Nop Goliat Dekai Airport | Dekai, Indonesia | 103 km · 64 mi |
| OKL Oksibil Airport | Oksibil, Indonesia | 206 km · 128 mi |
| UGU Bilorai Airport | Bilogai, Indonesia | 217 km · 135 mi |
| TIM Mozes Kilangin Airport | Timika, Indonesia | 234 km · 145 mi |
| DJJ Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport | Sentani, Indonesia | 242 km · 150 mi |
| TMH Tanah Merah Airport | Tanah Merah, Indonesia | 268 km · 167 mi |
| TBG Tabubil Airport | Tabubil, Papua New Guinea | 284 km · 176 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WMX. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 3,552 | 2,207 | 1,918 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 3,932 | 2,443 | 2,123 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,409 | 2,740 | 2,381 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,416 | 3,366 | 2,925 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,530 | 4,679 | 4,066 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,559 | 5,940 | 5,161 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,427 | 7,100 | 6,170 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,850 | 7,363 | 6,398 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,990 | 7,450 | 6,474 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,125 | 8,155 | 7,087 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,506 | 8,392 | 7,293 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 13,549 | 8,419 | 7,316 | View route |
| LHR London | 13,549 | 8,419 | 7,316 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,458 | 8,984 | 7,807 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,800 | 9,196 | 7,991 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,898 | 10,500 | 9,124 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 120.000 |
| ATIS | Wamena ATIS | 127.200 |
| TWR | 120.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Wamena Airport?
The IATA code of Wamena Airport is WMX and its ICAO code is WAVV.
Where is Wamena Airport located?
Wamena Airport is in Wamena, Papua Pegunungan, Indonesia, at -4.0973, 138.9524.
What time zone is Wamena Airport in?
Wamena Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Wamena Airport?
The longest runway listed is 15/33, 7,135 ft (2,175 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Wamena Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Bokondini Airport (BUI), about 55 km (34 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.