Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Papua New Guinea

AYWDWBM

Wapenamanda Airport

Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea

ICAO

AYWD

IATA

WBM

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

5,889 ft

Country

Papua New Guinea

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at AYWD

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Wapenamanda Airport (AYWD / WBM) in Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

AYWD is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Papua New Guinea

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Papua New Guinea.

Applicable permit lead times for Papua New Guinea are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Papua New Guinea are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at AYWD

Direct FBO and handler coordination at AYWD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Fuel Arrangements at AYWD

Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at AYWD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to AYWD

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for AYWD: 5° 38′ 6″ S 143° 53′ 31″ E; elevation 5,889 ft; local time UTC+10.

Crew & Passenger Services in Wapenamanda

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Wapenamanda.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at AYWD.

Cargo Operations at AYWD

Support for freighter operations into AYWD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Wapenamanda Airport

Latitude
5° 38′ 6″ S
Longitude
143° 53′ 31″ E
ICAO code
AYWD
IATA code
WBM
Municipality
Wapenamanda
Timezone
UTC+10
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To WBM?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for AYWD.

Submit flight inquiry for AYWD

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – AYWD

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Wapenamanda Airport?

The ICAO code is AYWD and the IATA code is WBM.

What time zone does AYWD operate in?

Wapenamanda Airport operates on UTC+10.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for AYWD?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for AYWD.