Regional airport · Goroka, Papua New Guinea

Goroka

AYGAGKA
Elevation
5,282 ft
Coordinates
6°05′S 145°24′E
Local time
Pacific/Port Moresby

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Field information

AYGA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Goroka (AYGA/GKA) has 2 runways; the longest, 17R/35L, is 5,400 ft (1,646 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at AYGA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Pacific/Port Moresby

  • Country

    Papua New Guinea

    PG

  • Municipality

    Goronka

  • Elevation

    5,282 ft

  • Position

    -6.0817, 145.3920

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 5

Runways · AYGA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
17R/35L5,400 ft (1,646 m)98 ftasphaltLighted
17L/35R3,983 ft (1,214 m)59 ftasphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at AYGA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Goroka (AYGA / GKA) in Goroka, Papua New Guinea, through one 24/7 OCC desk. AYGA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at AYGA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Papua New Guinea

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Papua New Guinea. Applicable permit lead times for Papua New Guinea are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Papua New Guinea are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at AYGA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at AYGA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at AYGA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at AYGA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to AYGA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for AYGA: 6° 4′ 54″ S 145° 23′ 31″ E; elevation 5282 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Goroka

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Goroka. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at AYGA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at AYGA

    Support for freighter operations into AYGA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where AYGA sits in the network

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