Gora Airstrip (GOC): Codes, Runways & Location
Gora Airstrip (IATA: GOC · ICAO: AYGX) is a small airport serving Gora, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 9.0021° S, 148.2364° E, 2497 ft (761 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gora Airstrip
Gora Airstrip is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Gora in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code GOC and the ICAO code AYGX. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Gora Airstrip has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 500 m (1640 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: grass. The field elevation is 2497 ft (761 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Asapa Airport (APP) about 15 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 ≈ 500 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Gora Airstrip
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gora Airstrip
Where is Gora Airstrip located?
Gora Airstrip is located in Gora, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 9.0021° S, 148.2364° E.
What is the airport code for Gora Airstrip?
Gora Airstrip has an IATA code of GOC and an ICAO code of AYGX.
How long is the runway at Gora Airstrip?
Gora Airstrip's longest runway is about 500 m (1640 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Gora Airstrip have?
Gora Airstrip has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Gora Airstrip a major airport?
Gora Airstrip is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Gora Airstrip are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.