Cape Gloucester Airport (CGC): Codes, Runways & Location
Cape Gloucester Airport (IATA: CGC · ICAO: AYCG) is a small airport serving Cape Gloucester, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 5.4552° S, 148.4223° E, 78 ft (24 m) above sea level.
Overview of Cape Gloucester Airport
Cape Gloucester Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Cape Gloucester in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code CGC and the ICAO code AYCG. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Cape Gloucester Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1080 m (3543 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: grass. The field elevation is 78 ft (24 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Aumo Airport (AUV) about 31 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,080 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Cape Gloucester Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Gloucester Airport
Where is Cape Gloucester Airport located?
Cape Gloucester Airport is located in Cape Gloucester, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 5.4552° S, 148.4223° E.
What is the airport code for Cape Gloucester Airport?
Cape Gloucester Airport has an IATA code of CGC and an ICAO code of AYCG.
How long is the runway at Cape Gloucester Airport?
Cape Gloucester Airport's longest runway is about 1080 m (3543 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Cape Gloucester Airport have?
Cape Gloucester Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Cape Gloucester Airport a major airport?
Cape Gloucester Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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