Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport

AYMH / HGU

Mount Hagen, PG

Last Updated
Feb 23, 01:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
5 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

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: 5,388 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)
7,388 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,388 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YMH
08 ✈️
26
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
3,599 ft 59 ft ASP 85°
0.0 kt 5.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
7,185 ft 98 ft ASP 121°
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - AYMH

446 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.1%
MVFR
6.7%
IFR
4.7%
LIFR
4.5%

Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 29°C with an average of 19.7°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 22.4% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.4%
NE
19.7%
E
11.2%
SE
2.8%
S
12.9%
SW
11.8%
W
25.8%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.7°C
Range: 12°C to 29°C
12°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 22.4%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 446 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AYMH
IATA Code: HGU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,388 ft MSL

Location

City: Mount Hagen
Country: PG
Latitude: -5.828212°
Longitude: 144.299412°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,599 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 7,185 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport

Overview

Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport serves the highland region of Papua New Guinea, located at a significant elevation of 5,388 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Mount Hagen urban area and surrounding highlands, supporting regional and local transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 83.2% of observations indicating visual flight rules. Temperature variation is moderate, ranging from 12°C to 29°C with an average of 19.5°C. Pilots can expect favorable flying conditions, particularly during January, September, and October, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles and minimal low visibility events.

Notable Features

Both runways (08/26 and 12/30) are asphalted, with 12/30 offering a substantial 7,185-foot length suitable for larger aircraft. The airport's elevated position at 5,388 feet requires careful performance calculations for aircraft operations. Prevailing westerly winds (270°) average 8.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 16 knots.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind conditions, with Runway 12/30 experiencing a slightly higher average crosswind of 6.3 knots compared to Runway 08/26's 4.2 knots. Pilots should be prepared for potential fog, which occurs in 24.8% of observations, and plan approaches accordingly with standard mountain airport considerations.

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.

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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.