The airport is adequate for the current traffic volumes. There are no issues with the operational aspects of the airport. The only bottlenecks tend to occur at the security checkpoints. There have been recent upgrades to runway and apron surfaces and the addition of landing lights.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
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Province or District |
Guadalcanal |
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Nearest Town or City |
Honiara 8 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Honiara International airport |
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Latitude |
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Longitude |
160.0548
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Elevation (ft and m) |
28 ft. / 9 m |
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IATA Code |
HIR |
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ICAO Code |
AGGH |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority Of Solomon Islands |
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Management Contact Person |
George Satu |
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Open From (hours) |
00.00 |
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Open To (hours) |
24.00 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Civil Aviation Authority Of Solomon Islands (CAASI) runs airport management, including responsibility for security. Ground handling duties are contracted to 3 companies; Solomon Airlines, Solomon Islands Terminal Services and Pacific Air Express.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links:
4.2.5 Solomon Islands Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport operates at a satisfactory level for current demand. Peak periods are June July August when monthly traffic numbers increase by 30% (400flights/month). At this peak period the airport is operating to around 75% capacity.
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Performance for 2014/15 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day/ |
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Total Aircraft Movements (2014) |
3,600 |
300 |
10 |
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Total Passengers (2015) |
250,000 |
18,000 |
600 |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
1,440 |
120 |
4 |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
500 |
40 |
2 |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
Cargo capacity is only being utilized at less than 50% with current facilities. There is no immediate plans to increase capacity or improve infrastructure at the airport.
Runways
Runway is in good condition there are no immediate plans to make any changes or improvements. There are no current issues with the runway.
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2,200m x 45m |
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Orientation |
06 24 (613 891.9mE 8,956874mN) |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There are no issues with current helicopter landing are. It is asphalt and in good condition.
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Helipad #1 |
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Present |
Yes |
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Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Any |
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Width and Length (m) |
50m x 50m |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
The airfield has had regular maintenance following an upgrade of facilities that was funded by a Japanese aid program initiated in 2004. This resulted in upgrades to landing lights, runway and apron surfaces and the terminal building. There are on-going development plans contingent on the availability of funding.
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B767 or A330 (Commercial) C7 lodestar (Military) |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B767 or A330 (Commercial) C7 lodestar (Military) |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
20,000m2 |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
No storage |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
3 ton |
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Max Height (m) |
10 |
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Loading Ramps |
Yes |
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Other Comments |
1 x 2 ton forklift |
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Customs Guidance
Once cargo has been checked by customs it is transported to one of 5 airfreight operators (Solomon Airlines, Pacific Air Express, Pacific Air Cargo, TNT and DHL). The cargo is stored in the bonded warehouse, pending clearance.
If paperwork is in order then goods should be cleared through customs within one to two days maximum. Usually same day clearance. Customs is on hand for all international arrivals and departures.
Organisations are able to clear their own shipments provided they can fill in the C15 template and submit the necessary documents to customs.
The main clearing agents at the airport are DHL, IT and Pacific Air Cargo
Language English, Pidgin.
For more information on customs in Solomon Islands please see the following link: 1.3 Solomon Islands Customs Information
Storage Facilities
Solomon Airlines' cargo terminal is located adjacent to the international passenger terminal at Honiara International Airport. It has a cargo handling area of approximately 390m². It has a bonded warehouse of 65 m².
There are no large areas of covered storage available at the Honiara airport. During disaster responses that involves the receipt of international relief cargo in large quantities, agencies would have to collect their cargo as soon as it was cleared if they needed it to be stored undercover.
1. International Terminal 2, 3 & 4. Domestic terminal and offices
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
All charges are for international flights. All flights and aircraft weight classes are charged at the rate shown below.
All the charges below may be waived for humanitarian flights at the Director of CAASI’s discretion.
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Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
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0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
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Navigation (per journey) USD - $ (Payable to Air Services Australia Ltd) |
225.00 |
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Landing USD - $ |
1,042.00 |
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Night Landing USD - $ |
15.00 |
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Night Take-Off USD - $ |
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15.00 |
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Parking |
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8.00/day |
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Handling Charges |
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Nil |
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Fuel Services Charges
There are no charges for fuel services.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
Nil |
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Avgas |
Nil |
Cargo Terminal Charges
There are 3 cargo-handling companies at the airport. There standard charges applied by all are shown below
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Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
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Handling Charge |
1 kg – 100 kg Over 100 kg total |
$13 for total load amount 0.13c /kg each kg over the 100kg |
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Break Bulk Fee |
Same as above |
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Diplomatic Mail |
Same as above |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
None |
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Cold Storage Fee |
None |
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Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
None |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/c |
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Storage per Day |
1 – 50 kg $4.00/day 50 –100 kg $7.00/day Over 100 kg $13.00/day |
3 days grace period |
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Export Charges (USD -$) |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
1 kg – 100 kg Over 100 kg total |
$13 for total load amount 0.13c /kg each kg over the 100kg |
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International Air Waybill |
20.00 |
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Local Air Waybill |
20.00 |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/c |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/c |
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Diplomatic Mail |
13.00 |
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Storage Charges per Day |
N/c |
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Air-bridge Charges
There are no charges for the use of air bridges.
Further information on charges applied at Honiara International Airport, please see the following document:
Solomon Islands Honiara International Airport Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Security
Security Level: Good
Security is employed and managed by CAASI. Security Level: Good
The security at the Honiara Airport is of international standards and includes scanning of hand luggage and personel.
Companies Available
4.5 Solomon Islands Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at:
