Wanigela Airport
Airport in Wanigela, Papua New Guinea
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Wanigela Airport (IATA: AGL[2], ICAO: AYWG) is an airport in Wanigela,[1] a village in the Oro Province (also known as Northern Province) in Papua New Guinea.
Wanigela Airport | |
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| Summary | |
| Location | Wanigela, Papua New Guinea |
| Coordinates | 09°20′15″S 149°09′20″E |
| Map | |
| Source:[1] | |
History
The airfield was built by Australia New Guinea Administrative Unit authorities in July 1942 during World War II. Consisting of a single grassed runway, it was used primarily for transport flights.[3]
Airlines and destinations
The following airlines offer scheduled passenger service from this airport:
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| PNG Air | Port Moresby, Tufi |