Gurney Airport (AYGN)
Medium airport · Gurney, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Gurney Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYGN |
| IATA | GUR |
| Elevation | 88 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 10°18'41" E 150°20'2" -10.31150, 150.33400 |
| Location | Gurney, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,546 ft (1690 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gurney Airport at a glance
Gurney Airport is a medium airport in Gurney, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as GUR. The field elevation of 88 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYGN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 5,546 ft (1690 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AYGN 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 Gurney Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Girua Airport | AYGR | 278 km (150 NM) |
| Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | AYPY | 355 km (192 NM) |
| Hoskins Airport | AYHK | 539 km (291 NM) |
| Kerema Airport | AYKM | 565 km (305 NM) |
| Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | AYNZ | 575 km (311 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gurney Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 88 ft field elevation of Gurney 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 Gurney Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gurney Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gurney Airport is AYGN, and its IATA code is GUR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gurney Airport above sea level?
Gurney Airport sits at an elevation of 88 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gurney Airport located?
The airport lies at -10.3115, 150.3340 — in Gurney, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Girua Airport, about 278 km away.
Does AYGN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYGN 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 Gurney Airport?
Gurney Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,546 ft (1690 m) with a ASP surface.