Airport code
HGU — Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
HGU is the IATA code for Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport, an airport serving Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea. Its ICAO code is AYMH, and it operates in the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -5.8268, 144.2960 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5388 ft (1642 m).
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About Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
Kagamuga International Airport is the second biggest airport in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and is located in the Waghi Valley, 13 km north-east of Mount Hagen, the capital of Western Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. The airport has one terminal and two runways, and is operated by its owner, National Airports Corporation of Papua New Guinea.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | HGU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | AYMH |
| Airport name | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport |
| City | Mount Hagen |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Time zone | Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -5.8268 |
| Longitude | 144.2960 |
| Elevation | 5388 ft (1642 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 7,185 ft (2,190 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport?
The IATA code for Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport is HGU.
What is the ICAO code for Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport?
The ICAO code for Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport is AYMH.
Where is HGU airport located?
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) is located in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea.
What time zone is HGU in?
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport operates in the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to HGU?
The nearest airport to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) is Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda, about 49 km away.
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