Goroka Airport

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.