Nugwaia Airstrip is a small, remote aerodrome located in Papua New Guinea, serving the local community of Nugwaia and surrounding areas. It operates under the ICAO identifier AYWN and has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its status as a minor domestic airstrip rather than a commercial airport. Like many airstrips in Papua New Guinea, Nugwaia serves as a vital link for communities that have limited or no access to road infrastructure. Small bush aircraft and mission aviation operators typically provide the only reliable means of transport for passengers, medical supplies, and cargo into and out of such remote areas. The airstrip is not served by scheduled commercial airline services and lacks the facilities found at larger airports. It plays an important humanitarian and logistical role for the people who depend on it for connectivity to the rest of Papua New Guinea.