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

At a glance

Operating hours
22:00–07:00 UTC
Fuel
JET A-1, AVGAS
Runways
08/26, 12/30
Elevation
5,388 ft

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Runways 3/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 10/10
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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
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

AYCH

  • ICAO: AYCH
  • Name: Chimbu Airport
  • Distance (NM): 41.7
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

AYMN

  • ICAO: AYMN
  • Name: Mendi Airport
  • Distance (NM): 42.8
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

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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

A1619/26
caution
Lighting restriction
RWY 12/30 REDL U/S.
2026-10-27 01:15 UTC 2026-11-24 07:00 UTC
A1616/26
caution
Runway restriction
CTN CHIPSEALING EQPT OPR 10M FM RWY 30 DTHR. HGT: 21FT (6M) AGL. MACHINE IS MARKED AND LIT.
2026-10-26 21:00 UTC 2026-10-30 07:00 UTC
A1568/26
caution
Approach lighting out
PAPI RWY 30 U/S.
2026-10-19 03:25 UTC 2026-11-16 07:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of AYMH?
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport operates from 22:00 to 07:00.
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). Permit details for 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.
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