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Honiara Intl /Henderson Field (AGGH/HIR) — Honiara, Solomon Islands

At a glance

Operating hours: 21:00–05:30 UTC
Customs: 21:00–05:30 UTC
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1, AVGAS
Tower: 118.1
Runways: 06/24
Elevation: 28 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-04

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: AGGH
Name: Honiara Intl /Henderson Field
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -9.428
Longitude: 160.054993
Elevation: 28 ft
Country: Solomon Islands
Municipality: Honiara
IATA Code: HIR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: AGGG
Timezone: Pacific/Guadalcanal
Distance from City: 8.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 7218 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: SALS/SALSF, PAPI
NAVAIDs: NDB HN 348 kHz, VOR-DME HN 113.6 MHz
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR, Visual
Remarks: Rwy 24 right-hand pattern. Rising ground W of airport, high terrain within 4 NM. Threshold crack on Rwy 06. VOR/DME and NDB currently ATS unmonitored (NOTAMs A0041/26, A0040/26). Construction crane up to 25.5m E of airport (NOTAM A0031/26, valid until Jul 2026).

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 118.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 118.100 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 21:00 – 05:30

Tuesday 21:00 – 05:30

Wednesday 21:00 – 05:30

Thursday 21:00 – 05:30

Friday 21:00 – 05:30

Saturday 21:00 – 05:30

Sunday 21:00 – 05:30

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: 0800-1630 local (UTC+11) daily. AFIS 118.1 MHz. Fire category 7.

Contacts

AIS Tel: +677 36720
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +677 36077
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.flysolomons.com/plan/honiara-airport
Remarks: Fax: +677 36076. Email: [email protected]. Ministry of Communication and Aviation: +677 36108. CAASI: https://www.caasi.gov.sb/ Tel: +677 36563 / +677 36567 / +677 36722.

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: +677 36077
Remarks: PPR required for non-scheduled flights. Landing permit via CAASI min 72 hrs prior.

Customs

Open: 21:00
Close: 05:30
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Available during airport operating hours 0800-1630 local (UTC+11).

Fees

Landing Fee: 120 SBD per 1000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: 60 SBD per 1000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: SBD
Remarks: Ground handling mandatory. Landing permit required for non-scheduled operations.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: Available but supply subject to change. PPR for non-scheduled flights. Contact Shell Pacific Islands Ltd. Confirm availability before arrival.

Fuel Type: AVGAS
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: AVGAS reported available. Confirm availability before arrival.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Primary international port of entry. Landing permit required — apply to CAASI min 72 hrs in advance (flight schedule, AOC, COA, COI, COR, noise certificate, radio license). Visa-free 90-day permit on arrival for Commonwealth, US, most European citizens. Passport 6+ months validity.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 05:30
Curfew End: 21:00
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Airport closed 05:30-21:00 UTC (1630-0800 local) daily. Rising ground W end, high terrain within 4 NM. Construction crane 25.5m E of airport (NOTAM A0031/26, until Jul 2026).

Alternates

AGGM

ICAO: AGGM
Name: Munda Airport
Distance (NM): 178.1
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

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Solomon Islands Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure

Private / GA Operations:

AOC not required for private aircraft. Other documentation (airworthiness, insurance, noise, registration) still required.

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Active NOTAMs

A0196/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

CTN, TRENCHING AND UNDERGROUND PIPING INSTL WIP N AND S SIDES OF RWY 06/24 AND AROUND W END. 45 MIN PN IS REQUIRED ON 677 7400100 FOR PERSONNEL AND EQPT TO VACATE.

2026-10-28 09:00 UTC 2026-12-15 18:00 UTC

A0132/26

warning

Rescue/fire restriction

ATS HF AND TEL VOICE COMMUNICATION RECORDER SYSTEM INOP.

Between 2026-07-31 01:20 and 01:59 UTC Between 2026-10-31 06:00 and 06:59 UTC

Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.

A0180/26

caution

NDB issue

NDB 'HN' FREQ 348KHZ OPR BUT ATS UNMONITORED.

2026-09-30 06:00 UTC 2027-01-31 06:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

AGGI Babanakira Airport 23 NM AGGJ Avu Avu Airport 34 NM AGGU Marau Airport 52 NM AGGY Yandina Airport 54 NM AGAF Afutara Aerodrome 55 NM AGGA Gwaunaru u Airport 57 NM AGAT Uru Harbour Airport 66 NM AGKW Kwailabesi Airport 77 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of AGGH?: Honiara Intl /Henderson Field operates from 21:00 to 05:30.
What is the tower frequency at AGGH?: The tower frequency at Honiara Intl /Henderson Field is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at AGGH?: Honiara Intl /Henderson Field offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
Does AGGH require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Honiara Intl /Henderson Field (Solomon Islands). Permit details for Solomon Islands
Is customs available at AGGH?: Yes, customs at Honiara Intl /Henderson Field is available from 21:00 to 05:30.
Does AGGH require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Honiara Intl /Henderson Field.
Where is AGGH located?: Honiara Intl /Henderson Field (AGGH) is located in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
What is the IATA code for AGGH?: The IATA code for Honiara Intl /Henderson Field is HIR.
Is AGGH a port of entry?: Yes, Honiara Intl /Henderson Field is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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