KWX — Kiwai Island

KWX is the IATA airport code for Kiwai Island, Papua New Guinea. Local time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby. Below: where it is and how to get into town.

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KWX is the IATA airport code for Kiwai Island, Papua New Guinea. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where KWX is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.

KWX airport at a glance
Fact	Detail
IATA code	KWX
Airport	Kiwai Island
Country	Papua New Guinea
Coordinates	8.5833° S, 143.4167° E
Timezone	Pacific/Port_Moresby

Kiwai Island is served by KWX in Papua New Guinea.

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KWX airport code — common questions

What airport has the code KWX?

KWX is the IATA code for Kiwai Island, Papua New Guinea. You'll see KWX on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.

Where is KWX airport located?

KWX serves Kiwai Island, Papua New Guinea, at approximately 8.5833° S, 143.4167° E.

How do I get from KWX into the city?

Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Kiwai Island on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.

What timezone is KWX in?

KWX operates on the Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.