General Information About Mount Hagen Airport

Mount Hagen Airport resides in the Wahgi Valley, approximately 380 miles (610 km) east of Lae and three hours north of Madang, as well as being the provincial capital for Western Highlands Province.

Mount Hagen serves as an economic and transportation center along the Highland Highway, an essential truck route that extends 380 miles (610 km). Furthermore, this town serves as an agricultural show center and tourist resort due to its mile-high elevation.

Air Niugini and MAF, in addition to several smaller carriers like Hevilift, operate from this airport - it is second-busiest airport after Port Moresby's Jacksons International Airport.

Mount Hagen enjoys pleasant year-round temperatures that fall in the low to mid 70s with average daily high temperatures in the mid 70s, although rain typically arrives every afternoon around 2PM and continues into the late afternoon hours. Planes cannot land during periods of heavy rainfall so always consult a weather forecast prior to traveling from PNG.

Mount Hagen remains an enjoyable destination despite its inclement climate, offering visitors a fascinating blend of modernity and traditional PNG Highlander culture. When people would visit, many would come dressed in bilums and carry baskets proudly displaying their heritage.

Today, however, these traditions have begun to fade as modernization spreads throughout the town. You'll now find numerous modern hotels and restaurants as well as an excellent clinic.