Goroka Airport (AYGA)
Medium airport · Goronka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Goroka Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYGA |
| IATA | GKA |
| Elevation | 5,282 ft (1610 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 6°4'54" E 145°23'31" -6.08169, 145.39200 |
| Location | Goronka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 3,983 ft (1214 m) | 59 ft | ASP | No |
| 17R/35L | 5,400 ft (1646 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Goroka Airport at a glance
Goroka Airport is a medium airport in Goronka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as GKA. The field elevation of 5,282 ft (1610 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYGA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17R/35L — offers 5,400 ft (1646 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17R points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AYGA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Goroka Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chimbu Airport | AYCH | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Madang Airport | AYMD | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | AYMH | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | AYNZ | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Baimuru Airport | AYBA | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Goroka Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,282 ft field elevation of Goroka Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 21 airports and airfields we list for Papua New Guinea — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Goroka Airport
What is the ICAO code of Goroka Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Goroka Airport is AYGA, and its IATA code is GKA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Goroka Airport above sea level?
Goroka Airport sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet (1610 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Goroka Airport located?
The airport lies at -6.0817, 145.3920 — in Goronka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chimbu Airport, about 47 km away.
Does AYGA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYGA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Goroka Airport?
Goroka Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17R/35L, measures 5,400 ft (1646 m) with a ASP surface.