Munda Airport (AGGM)
Medium airport · Munda, Western Province, Solomon Islands
Airport data
| Name | Munda Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AGGM |
| IATA | MUA |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 8°19'41" E 157°15'47" -8.32797, 157.26300 |
| Location | Munda, Western Province, Solomon Islands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,593 ft (1400 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Munda Airport at a glance
Munda Airport is a medium airport in Munda, Western Province, Solomon Islands, known to airline systems as MUA. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AGGM 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, 07/25, offers 4,593 ft (1400 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AGGM 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 Munda Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Honiara International Airport | AGGH | 330 km (178 NM) |
| Buka Airport | AYBK | 431 km (233 NM) |
| Tokua Airport | AYTK | 698 km (377 NM) |
| Gurney Airport | AYGN | 792 km (428 NM) |
| Hoskins Airport | AYHK | 821 km (443 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Munda Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Munda 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 Munda Airport
What is the ICAO code of Munda Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Munda Airport is AGGM, and its IATA code is MUA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Munda Airport above sea level?
Munda Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Munda Airport located?
The airport lies at -8.3280, 157.2630 — in Munda, Western Province, Solomon Islands, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Honiara International Airport, about 330 km away.
Does AGGM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AGGM 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 Munda Airport?
Munda Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,593 ft (1400 m) with a ASP surface.