Airport code

GKA Airport Code, Goroka Airport

GKA is the IATA code for Goroka Airport, a regional airport serving Goronka, Papua New Guinea. Airlines and booking systems use GKA, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code AYGA. At 5282 ft (1610 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

City
Goronka
Continent
Oceania
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
-6.08169, 145.392
Elevation
5,282 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Goronka airport code?

The airport code for Goroka Airport is GKA. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code AYGA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

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.

Where is GKA?

Goroka Airport serves Goronka, Papua New Guinea. 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 airport code for Goronka?

The IATA airport code for Goroka Airport in Goronka is GKA. Its ICAO code is AYGA.

What is the 3-letter code for Goronka?

The 3-letter IATA code for Goroka Airport in Goronka is GKA.

What airport is GKA?

GKA is Goroka Airport, located in Goronka, Papua New Guinea.

What country is GKA in?

GKA (Goroka Airport) is in Papua New Guinea.

Where is GKA airport located?

Goroka Airport (GKA) is in Goronka, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates -6.08169, 145.392.

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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