Goroka Airport

AYGA / GKA

Goronka, PG

Last Updated
Feb 23, 01:00Z

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Weather Source: Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (AYMH)
Distance: 67nm / 124km from AYGA

Current Weather

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Stale 219 hours ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
5 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
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Raw METAR

METAR AYMH 230100Z 17005KT 9999 SCT020 SCT030 22/16 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,282 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,282 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,282 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YGA
17L ✈️
35R
17R ✈️
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 17L
3,983 ft 59 ft ASP 176°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 17R
5,400 ft 98 ft ASP 176°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Goroka Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AYGA
IATA Code: GKA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,282 ft MSL

Location

City: Goronka
Country: PG
Latitude: -6.081690°
Longitude: 145.391998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 17L/35R
Length: 3,983 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 5,400 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Goroka Airport

Overview

Goroka Airport serves the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea, situated at a significant elevation of 5,282 feet above mean sea level. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region, featuring two asphalt runways that support medium-sized aircraft operations. Its location at coordinates -6.081690, 145.391998 places it in a mountainous terrain environment.

Flying Conditions

The high-altitude location at 5,282 feet MSL creates unique atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning. Elevation and terrain will significantly impact aircraft performance, particularly during takeoff and landing. Pilots should conduct thorough performance calculations accounting for the airport's substantial altitude and potential density altitude variations.

Notable Features

Goroka Airport offers two parallel runways with distinct lengths: 17L/35R at 3,983 feet and 17R/35L at 5,400 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. The parallel runway configuration provides operational flexibility and potential wind runway selection. The surrounding terrain suggests complex topographical features typical of Papua New Guinea's highland regions.

Approach Considerations

The two parallel runways (17L/35R and 17R/35L) provide options for approach based on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shear and turbulence typical of high-elevation mountain airports. Careful preflight planning and thorough understanding of local terrain and weather patterns are essential for safe operations at Goroka Airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.