Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU): Codes, Runways & Location
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (IATA: HGU · ICAO: AYMH) is a medium-sized airport serving Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 5.8282° S, 144.2994° E, 5388 ft (1642 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Mount Hagen in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code HGU and the ICAO code AYMH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2190 m (7185 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 5388 ft (1642 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Minj Airport (MZN) about 44 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 ≈ 2,190 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
Where is Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport located?
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport is located in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 5.8282° S, 144.2994° E.
What is the airport code for Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport?
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport has an IATA code of HGU and an ICAO code of AYMH.
How long is the runway at Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport?
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport's longest runway is about 2190 m (7185 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport have?
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport a major airport?
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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