Airports / South Sudan / WUU
Wau Airport.
Wau, South Sudan · 1,529 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
74 ratings
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Operators based
1,529
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 4
South Sudan airports by Google rating
3.7★ across 74 Google ratings , ranked against 4 rated South Sudan fields.
244 nm
To the nearest alternate
Malakal International Airport (MAK).
Overview
Wau Airport (HSWW / WUU) sits in Wau, South Sudan, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,529 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list WUU as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Malakal International Airport (MAK, 244 nm), Juba International Airport (JUB, 276 nm), and Matari Airport (IRP, 295 nm). The field has a single 8,202-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from WUU are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from WUU to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
HSWW
IATA
WUU
FAA / Local
HJWW
Elevation
1,529 ft
Coordinates
7.7258° N · 27.9750° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 09/278,202 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
WUU's 8,202 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 244nmMAKMalakal International AirportMalakal
- 276nmJUBJuba International AirportJuba
- 295nmIRPMatari AirportIsiro
- 315nmUYLNyala AirportNyala
- 317nmHSFAPaloich AirportHigleig
- 331nmRUAArua AirportArua
Location
Open the full mapHSWW · Wau Airport · Wau, South Sudan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WUU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,496 nm | 13h 11m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,639 nm | 13h 31m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,819 nm | 13h 56m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,147 nm | 14h 42m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,171 nm | 14h 45m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,208 nm | 14h 50m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,289 nm | 15h 2m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,669 nm | 15h 55m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WUU?
- Wau Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at WUU?
- Wau Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to WUU?
- The closest alternate is Malakal International Airport (MAK), about 244 nm away, followed by Juba International Airport (JUB) at 276 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WUU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 11m (5,496 nm), New York about 13h 31m (5,639 nm), Washington DC about 13h 56m (5,819 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.