Honiara Intl /Henderson Field
Honiara Intl /Henderson Field (AGGH/HIR) serves Honiara, Solomon Islands. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 28 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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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: N/A
- Timezone: Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Distance from City: 10.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 7218 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR, Visual
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: SBD 120 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: SBD 60 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: SBD
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at AGGH.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at AGGH.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Primary international port of entry. Honiara, Henderson Intl. Full customs and immigration.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Melanesian capital. WWII historical site. Limited handling services.
Airport Services
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Solomon Islands Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
AOC not required for private aircraft. Other documentation (airworthiness, insurance, noise, registration) still required.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at AGGH?
- Honiara Intl /Henderson Field offers Jet A-1.
- Does AGGH require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Honiara Intl /Henderson Field (Solomon Islands).