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Goroka Airport

Goronka, Papua New Guinea

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Goroka Airport

Goronka, Papua New Guinea
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Routes out
4
Destinations
AYGA
ICAO
5282 ft
Elevation
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Highland gateway serving Papua New Guinea's Eastern Highlands Province.

Location
Goroka, Papua New Guinea
Goroka Airport (IATA: GKA, ICAO: AYGA) is a domestic airport located in Goroka, the capital of Eastern Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea. Situated at an elevation of approximately 5,282 feet (1,610 meters) above sea level, it serves as a key air link for the highland region, which is largely inaccessible by reliable road from the coast. The airport primarily handles domestic flights connecting Goroka to Port Moresby and other regional centers within Papua New Guinea. Air Niugini and PNG Air are the main carriers serving the airport, providing essential connectivity for passengers and cargo to this highland city. Goroka is well known for hosting the annual Goroka Show, a major cultural festival, which significantly increases passenger traffic around that period. The airport's high-altitude location and surrounding mountainous terrain present challenges for aircraft operations.
Terminals
The airport has a single modest terminal building handling domestic passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Goroka town center is available via taxis and local PMV (public motor vehicle) buses.
Airlines here
Air Niugini and PNG Air are the primary airlines serving Goroka Airport with domestic routes.
Notable facts
  • Goroka Airport sits at approximately 5,282 feet (1,610 meters) above sea level in the Eastern Highlands.
  • The airport serves as a critical transport hub for a region with limited road access.
  • Passenger traffic spikes annually during the Goroka Show, one of Papua New Guinea's largest cultural festivals.
  • The surrounding mountainous terrain requires pilots to follow specific instrument and visual approach procedures.
  • The airport primarily handles domestic routes, with Port Moresby being the most frequented destination.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

GKA → HGUCG · DH8 DHT
GKA → LAECG · DH8
GKA → MAGCG · DH8
GKA → POMCG · DH8
GKA → POMPX · DH4 DH8 DH3
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Goroka Airport
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Goroka Airport is an airport in Goroka, Papua New Guinea.

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