Solomon Islands
2.2.2 Solomon Islands Munda National Airport
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Airport Overview

Airport and facilities are in fair condition. Runway is in good condition. Although there are no scheduled international flights Munda can accommodate international flights (usually charter) if required, including C130’s. With prior arrangement CAASI will organise customs and quarantine officials to be on hand. There are planned upgrades to bring infrastructure to a standard necessary for Munda Airport runway to be certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands as an 'emergency alternate status' runway. Civil works include the installation of airfield ground lighting and navigation aids, perimeter security fencing, an airport rescue and firefighting facility and two fire trucks. Project completion is expected in May 2017.

The total flight movement in 2015 was 2,500 flights and 40,000 passengers

 

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Solomon Islands

Province or District

Western Province

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Munda

Adjacent

Airport’s Complete Name

Munda

Latitude

-8.327778

Longitude

157.2631

Elevation (ft and m)

10 ft.   3 m

IATA Code

   MUA

ICAO Code

AGGM

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Air Traffic Services (Contracted by CAASI)

Management Contact Person

George Ngumi (Air Traffic Services Ltd)

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

  No

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1400m x 30 m

Runway Orientation

 07/25

Runway Surface

Asphalt

Runway Condition

Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

No

Runway Lighting

No

Refueling Capacity

No

Ground Handling Services

No

Air Traffic Control

Yes

Fire Fighting Equipment

No

Weather Information

Yes

Aircraft Parking Space

Yes

Max 2  (C130)

Navigation Aids

No

Perimeter Fencing

No

Windsock

Yes

 

 

Fuel Services Charges

There are no fuel services available.

 

Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

N/available

Avgas

N/available

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

There are no Royalties of NOF’s.

There are no landing fees for domestic flights for International flights the same fees that apply at Honiara Airport apply at Munda.

Security

There is no security at Munda Airport.

 

There are 33 smaller unpaved airports/airfields in the Solomon Islands, some of which are not fully operational. Many of these runways are still operational after heavy rain as the corral rock provides a solid landing base.

The airports of Gizo, Munda, Seghe, Kirakira, Santa Cruz and Auki are able to accomodate Dash 8’s. The remaining airports if operational are able to receive Twin Otters. There is no night flying equipment and no refueling services at the regional airports.

Munda airport on New Georgia Island can accommodate international (usually charter) flights, including C130’s. The total flight movement in 2009 was 2002 flights.

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