Airport code
WUU — Wau Airport
WUU is the IATA code for Wau Airport, an airport serving Wau, Sudan. Its ICAO code is HSWW, and it operates in the Africa/Juba time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 7.7258, 27.9750 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1529 ft (466 m).
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About Wau Airport
Wau Airport is a civilian airport that serves the city of Wau, South Sudan and surrounding communities. Feeder Airlines has three return flights a week between Khartoum-Wau-Juba. Southern Star Airlines used to provide service on Wednesdays and Sundays to Juba; however, this service has been suspended in 2011 when the airline ceased flying.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | WUU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HSWW |
| Airport name | Wau Airport |
| City | Wau |
| Country | Sudan |
| Time zone | Africa/Juba (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 7.7258 |
| Longitude | 27.9750 |
| Elevation | 1529 ft (466 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Wau Airport?
The IATA code for Wau Airport is WUU.
What is the ICAO code for Wau Airport?
The ICAO code for Wau Airport is HSWW.
Where is WUU airport located?
Wau Airport (WUU) is located in Wau, Sudan.
What time zone is WUU in?
Wau Airport operates in the Africa/Juba time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to WUU?
The nearest airport to Wau Airport (WUU) is Malakal Airport (MAK) in Malakal, about 453 km away.
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