Goroka Airport
Goroka Airport is a medium airport serving Goronka in Papua New Guinea’s Eastern Highlands, and it is the main air gateway for visitors heading into this mountain region. Listed as GKA and AYGA, the airport sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet (1,610 m), which gives it a cooler highland feel than many lower-lying parts of the country. For travellers, that altitude and the surrounding terrain make Goroka a practical arrival point for business trips, cultural visits, and overland travel deeper into the highlands.
About Goroka Airport
Goroka Airport is a medium airport serving Goronka in Papua New Guinea’s Eastern Highlands, and it is the main air gateway for visitors heading into this mountain region. Listed as GKA and AYGA, the airport sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet (1,610 m), which gives it a cooler highland feel than many lower-lying parts of the country. For travellers, that altitude and the surrounding terrain make Goroka a practical arrival point for business trips, cultural visits, and overland travel deeper into the highlands.
Overview
Goroka Airport is a medium airport serving Goronka in Papua New Guinea’s Eastern Highlands, and it is the main air gateway for visitors heading into this mountain region. Listed as GKA and AYGA, the airport sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet (1,610 m), which gives it a cooler highland feel than many lower-lying parts of the country. For travellers, that altitude and the surrounding terrain make Goroka a practical arrival point for business trips, cultural visits, and overland travel deeper into the highlands.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Goroka Airport
- Codes: GKA (IATA) and AYGA (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 5,282 ft / 1,610 m
- Runways: 17L/35R at 3,983 ft, asphalt; 17R/35L at 5,400 ft, asphalt and lighted
- Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
What travellers should know
The airport’s two asphalt runways, including a longer lighted runway, support regular operations in a region where terrain and weather can play a bigger role in travel than distance alone. If you are arriving or departing from Goroka, it is wise to allow extra flexibility in your schedule, especially during periods of cloud, rain, or reduced visibility common in highland environments. Check local time carefully, as the airport operates on Pacific/Port_Moresby time, and plan ground transport in advance so you can move smoothly between the airport, Goroka town, and nearby highlands destinations.
Routes
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FAQ
Goroka Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Goroka Airport is located in Goroka, Papua New Guinea (Oceania), at coordinates -6.080°, 145.390°.
- Its IATA code is GKA and its ICAO code is AYGA.
- Goroka Airport serves Goroka, Papua New Guinea. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Goroka Airport operates on Pacific/Port_Moresby local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Goroka Airport sits at latitude -6.080° and longitude 145.390°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GKA. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GKA is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GKA on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Papua New Guinea. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.