GKA Airport Code, Goroka Airport
GKA is the IATA airport code for Goroka Airport, a regional airport serving Goronka, Papua New Guinea. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, AYGA.
What airport is GKA?
GKA is the IATA airport code for Goroka Airport, in Goronka, Papua New Guinea. The same airport has the ICAO code AYGA.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1367 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code AYGA begins with A, the prefix ICAO assigns to the western South Pacific.
| IATA airport code | GKA |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | AYGA |
| Airport | Goroka Airport |
| City | Goronka |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Runways | 2 |
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Where is GKA airport located?
Goroka Airport (GKA) is in Goronka, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates -6.08169, 145.392.
It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 6.08° S, 145.39° E. At 5282 ft (1610 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at GKA
It has 2 runways. The longest is 5,400 ft (1.65 km), designated 17R/35L.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Goroka Airport?
The IATA code for Goroka Airport in Goronka is GKA. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Goronka?
The 3-letter IATA code for Goroka Airport in Goronka is GKA.
What is the ICAO code for Goroka Airport?
The ICAO code for Goroka Airport is AYGA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code GKA.
What is the difference between GKA and AYGA?
GKA is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. AYGA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Goroka Airport.
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