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Goroka Airport

Goroka · Papua New GuineaICAO AYGA

Goroka Airport (GKA) is an airport serving Goroka, Papua New Guinea, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 6° 4' 54.1" S, 145° 23' 31.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet (1,610 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby (GMT+10).

Destinations
4
Airlines
2
Elevation ft
5,282/ 1,610m
Pacific/Port Moresby
GMT+10
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Airport Details

IATA Code
GKA
ICAO Code
AYGA
City
Goroka
Country
Papua New Guinea
Elevation
5,282 ft
Local Time
03:40 AM (GMT+10)

Coordinates

Latitude:-6.0817°
Longitude:145.3920°

Popular Routes from GKA

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
POMPort Moresby, Papua New Guinea263 mi0h 60mshort-haul108 kgView
HGUMount Hagen, Papua New Guinea77 mi0h 39mshort-haul32 kgView
LAENadzab, Papua New Guinea98 mi0h 41mshort-haul40 kgView
MAGMadang, Papua New Guinea66 mi0h 37mshort-haul27 kgView

Airlines Operating at GKA

2 active airlines serving Goroka Airport.

Air Niugini
PXPapua New Guinea
Airlines PNG
CGPapua New Guinea

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Goroka Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Chimbu AirportCMUKundiawaPapua New Guinea47 km
Madang AirportMAGMadangPapua New Guinea106 km
Mount Hagen Kagamuga AirportHGUMount HagenPapua New Guinea125 km
Mendi AirportMDUMendiPapua New Guinea192 km
Nadzab AirportLAENadzabPapua New Guinea157 km
Wapenamanda AirportWBMWapenamandaPapua New Guinea173 km
Bulolo AirportBULBuloloPapua New Guinea187 km
Moro AirportMXHMoroPapua New Guinea240 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
6° 4' 54.1" S
Longitude (DMS)
145° 23' 31.2" E
Latitude (Decimal)
-6.081690
Longitude (Decimal)
145.391998
Hemisphere
Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Pacific/Port_Moresby
UTC Offset
GMT+10
Current Local Time
03:40 AM
Elevation (ft)
5,282 ft
Elevation (m)
1,610 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Goroka Airport?
The IATA code for Goroka Airport is GKA, and its ICAO code is AYGA. The airport is located in Goroka, Papua New Guinea.
How many destinations can you fly to from GKA?
There are 4 direct destinations available from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goroka, Papua New Guinea.
What airlines fly from GKA?
There are 2 airlines operating from GKA, including Air Niugini, Airlines PNG.
What timezone is Goroka Airport in?
Goroka Airport is in the Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone (GMT+10). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Goroka Airport?
Goroka Airport sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet (1,610 meters) above sea level.

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