Honiara International Airport (AGGH)
Large airport · Honiara, Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands
Airport data
| Name | Honiara International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AGGH |
| IATA | HIR |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 9°25'41" E 160°3'18" -9.42800, 160.05499 |
| Location | Honiara, Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Honiara International Airport at a glance
Honiara International Airport is a large airport in Honiara, Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands, known to airline systems as HIR. The field elevation of 28 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AGGH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 7,218 ft (2200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AGGH shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Honiara International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Munda Airport | AGGM | 330 km (178 NM) |
| Buka Airport | AYBK | 742 km (401 NM) |
| Gaua Island Airport | NVSQ | 977 km (528 NM) |
| Tokua Airport | AYTK | 1019 km (550 NM) |
| Santo Pekoa International Airport | NVSS | 1030 km (556 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Honiara International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 28 ft field elevation of Honiara International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 2 airports and airfields we list for Solomon Islands — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Honiara International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Honiara International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Honiara International Airport is AGGH, and its IATA code is HIR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Honiara International Airport above sea level?
Honiara International Airport sits at an elevation of 28 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Honiara International Airport located?
The airport lies at -9.4280, 160.0550 — in Honiara, Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Munda Airport, about 330 km away.
Does AGGH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AGGH appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Honiara International Airport?
Honiara International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.