Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport serves Mount Hagen, the capital of Western Highlands Province and the third-largest city in Papua New Guinea. Situated at an elevation of approximately 5,388 feet (1,642 metres) above sea level, the airport operates amid challenging highland terrain and weather conditions that require experienced pilots and careful flight planning. The airport is a critical hub for both scheduled passenger services and cargo operations, connecting the highlands region to the national capital Port Moresby and other domestic destinations. It also serves as a base for missionary aviation and charter flights serving remote communities that lack road access. HGU plays a vital economic role in Papua New Guinea's highlands, supporting the agricultural export sector—particularly coffee—as well as mining operations in the surrounding region.