Goroka Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Goronka, Papua New Guinea. Its IATA code is GKA and its ICAO code is AYGA. The airport lies at an elevation of 5,282 ft (1,610 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 17R/35L, 5,400 ft (1,646 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GKA
- ICAO code
- AYGA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 5,282 ft (1,610 m)
- Coordinates
- -6.0817, 145.3920
- Time zone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 3,983 ft · 1,214 m | 59 ft · 18 m | Asphalt | No |
| 17R/35L | 5,400 ft · 1,646 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Goroka Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CMU Chimbu Airport | Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea | 47 km · 29 mi |
| MAG Madang Airport | Madang, Papua New Guinea | 107 km · 66 mi |
| HGU Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea | 124 km · 77 mi |
| LAE Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | Lae, Papua New Guinea | 157 km · 98 mi |
| VMU Baimuru Airport | Baimuru, Papua New Guinea | 169 km · 105 mi |
| WBM Wapenamanda Airport | Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea | 173 km · 107 mi |
| MDU Mendi Airport | Mendi, Papua New Guinea | 192 km · 119 mi |
| KRI Kikori Airport | Kikori, Papua New Guinea | 195 km · 121 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GKA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 3,155 | 1,961 | 1,704 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,666 | 2,899 | 2,520 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,670 | 2,902 | 2,521 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,919 | 3,678 | 3,196 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,250 | 5,126 | 4,455 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,298 | 6,399 | 5,560 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,956 | 6,807 | 5,916 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,358 | 7,679 | 6,673 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,666 | 7,870 | 6,839 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,907 | 8,020 | 6,969 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,696 | 8,510 | 7,395 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,050 | 8,730 | 7,587 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,072 | 8,744 | 7,598 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,105 | 8,765 | 7,616 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,549 | 9,040 | 7,856 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,490 | 10,246 | 8,904 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Goroka Airport?
The IATA code of Goroka Airport is GKA and its ICAO code is AYGA.
Where is Goroka Airport located?
Goroka Airport is in Goronka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, at -6.0817, 145.3920.
What time zone is Goroka Airport in?
Goroka Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Port_Moresby. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Goroka Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17R/35L, 5,400 ft (1,646 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Goroka Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Chimbu Airport (CMU), about 47 km (29 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.