What are the operating hours of AYMH?

Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport operates from 22:00 to 07:00.

What is the tower frequency at AYMH?

The tower frequency at Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport is 120.50 MHz (Hagen TWR) MHz.

What fuel is available at AYMH?

Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport offers JET A-1, AVGAS.

Does AYMH require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (Papua New Guinea).

Where is AYMH located?

Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (AYMH) is located in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea.

What is the IATA code for AYMH?

The IATA code for Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport is HGU.

How long is the runway at AYMH?

The main runway at Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (08/26) measures 3599 X 59.

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Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (AYMH/HGU) — Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea

Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (AYMH/HGU) serves Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (08/26, 12/30). Field elevation is 5388 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 3/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-03

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: AYMH
Name: Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -5.828212
Longitude: 144.299408
Elevation: 5388 ft
Country: Papua New Guinea
Municipality: Mount Hagen
IATA Code: HGU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: AYPM
Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
Distance from City: 13.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 3599 X 59
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: Threshold elevation 5,380 ft. True headings 085/265.

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 7185 X 98
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Edge lights, threshold lights, REIL, PAPI
NAVAIDs: NDB/DME
Approach Types: NDB/DME, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: Main runway. Grooved surface. Threshold elevations 5,394/5,348 ft. PAPI both sides. Fire category 6. NDB-DME 'MH' at 1.0 NM, 130° true. No ILS installed.

Frequencies

Tower: 120.500 MHz
Ground: 120.550 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 128.400 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 22:00 – 07:00

Tuesday 22:00 – 07:00

Wednesday 22:00 – 07:00

Thursday 22:00 – 07:00

Friday 22:00 – 07:00

Saturday 22:00 – 07:00

Sunday 22:00 – 07:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: 08:00-17:00 local (UTC+10) daily including weekends. HJ operations. Tower: 05:00-19:00 local (19:00-09:00 UTC).

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +675 545 1216
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://nac.com.pg/kagamuga-airport/
Remarks: Airport Operations: [email protected]. NAC HQ: +675 324 4400 / +675 325 3388. Mt Hagen Customs: +675 542 1105.

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: Slots not required. Special qualification may be required for operations (mountainous terrain, elevation 5,394 ft).

Customs

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Not an airport of entry. International flights must clear customs at Port Moresby (AYPY) or another designated port.

Fees

Landing Fee: N/A
Parking Fee: N/A
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: PGK
Remarks: Handling not mandatory per AC-U-KWIK. Specific fee amounts not publicly available — contact NAC.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-03
Remarks: Available per AC-U-KWIK. Contact airport operations for current pricing.

Fuel Type: AVGAS
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-03
Remarks: Available per AC-U-KWIK. Contact airport operations for current pricing.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Not a designated port of entry. Immigration clearance required at Port Moresby or other official entry points.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: VMC advisory due to terrain, wind shear, and high elevation (5,394 ft). Magnetic variation 05°E. All aircraft >5,700 kg MTOW must roll through and execute 180° turns at prepared turning nodes at runway 12/30 ends. No turns permitted at midsection for intermediate departures.

Alternates

AYWD

ICAO: AYWD
Name: Wapenamanda Airport
Distance (NM): 26.9
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

AYCH

ICAO: AYCH
Name: Chimbu Airport
Distance (NM): 41.7
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

AYMN

ICAO: AYMN
Name: Mendi Airport
Distance (NM): 42.8
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Papua New Guinea Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 5d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum; 120 working hours (5 days) recommended
Landing Lead Time: 5-7 business days for international landing permits; 72 hours for domestic travel

Private / GA Operations:

Prior permission required for all private flights. Same documentation requirements as commercial operations.

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Active NOTAMs

A1057/26 caution

Runway restriction

RWY 12/30 RESTRICTION IMPOSED FOR ALL ACFT WITH MTOW ABV 5,700KG. 1. ALL LDG ACFT TO ROLL THRU AND EXECUTE 180 DEG TURN AT PREPARED TURNING NODES AT RWY ENDS. 2. NO TURNS PERMITTED AT MIDSECTION OF RWY FOR INT DEP. 3. ACFT TAX FOR DEP TO EXECUTE 180 DEG TURN AT PREPARED TURNING NODES FOR …

2026-07-20 04:00:00 2026-08-17 07:00:00

A1042/26 caution

Taxiway restriction

RWY 12 DTHR 610M DUE PAVEMENT OVERLAY WIP. AVBL LEN 1580M. DECLARED DIST: RWY TORA ASDA TODA LDA 12 1580 1580 1580 1480 30 1580 1580 1580 1580 RMK: 1. START CLR REQUIRED. 2. ACCESS TO MAIN AND GA APN VIA TWY A, B, C, D AND PARALLEL TWY. 3. PAPI RWY 12 NO…

2026-07-17 22:00:00 2026-07-31 07:00:00

A1058/26 info

PCL NOT AVBL.