Goroka Airport (GKA): Codes, Runways & Location
Goroka Airport (IATA: GKA · ICAO: AYGA) is a medium-sized airport serving Goronka, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.0817° S, 145.3920° E, 5282 ft (1610 m) above sea level.
Overview of Goroka Airport
Goroka Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Goronka in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code GKA and the ICAO code AYGA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Goroka Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1646 m (5400 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 5282 ft (1610 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Nambaiyufa Airport (NBA) about 24 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 ≈ 1,646 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Goroka Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Goroka Airport
Where is Goroka Airport located?
Goroka Airport is located in Goronka, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.0817° S, 145.3920° E.
What is the airport code for Goroka Airport?
Goroka Airport has an IATA code of GKA and an ICAO code of AYGA.
How long is the runway at Goroka Airport?
Goroka Airport's longest runway is about 1646 m (5400 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Goroka Airport have?
Goroka Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Goroka Airport a major airport?
Goroka Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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