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Goroka Airport

IATA GKAICAO AYGA🇵🇬 Goronka
Coordinates
6.0817°S, 145.3920°E
Elevation
5,282 ft (1,610 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PG-EHG
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:19
Civil dusk
18:41

About 11h 48m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Goroka Airport

Goroka Airport

Goroka Airport is an airport in Goroka, Papua New Guinea.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Goroka Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: AYMO.

Live weather

AYMO

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17R / 35L5,400 ft / 1,646 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
17L / 35R3,983 ft / 1,214 m59 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORT MORESBYSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Papua New Guinea airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Goroka Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Goroka Airport?

The ICAO code for Goroka Airport is AYGA, and its IATA code is GKA.

Where is Goroka Airport located?

Goroka Airport is medium airport located in Goronka, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,282 ft (1,610 m).

How many runways does Goroka Airport have?

Goroka Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,400 ft / 1,646 m.

Which airlines fly to Goroka Airport?

Airlines historically serving Goroka Airport include Air Niugini, Airlines PNG (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Goroka Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Goroka Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Goroka Airport in?

Goroka Airport is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Goroka Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Goroka Airport is approximately 4.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Goroka Airport?

The nearest airport to Goroka Airport is Nambaiyufa Airport (NBA), about 13.1 nm to the sw, followed by Brahman Airstrip and Bundi Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Goroka Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.