Gwaunaru'u Airport (AKS): Codes, Runways & Location
Gwaunaru'u Airport (IATA: AKS · ICAO: AGGA) is a small airport serving Auki, Solomon Islands. It lies at 8.7026° S, 160.6820° E, 5 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gwaunaru'u Airport
Gwaunaru'u Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Auki in Solomon Islands. It is identified by the IATA code AKS and the ICAO code AGGA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gwaunaru'u Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 945 m (3100 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: unk. The field elevation is 5 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) about 39 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 945 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gwaunaru'u Airport
Where is Gwaunaru'u Airport located?
Gwaunaru'u Airport is located in Auki, Solomon Islands. Its coordinates are 8.7026° S, 160.6820° E.
What is the airport code for Gwaunaru'u Airport?
Gwaunaru'u Airport has an IATA code of AKS and an ICAO code of AGGA.
How long is the runway at Gwaunaru'u Airport?
Gwaunaru'u Airport's longest runway is about 945 m (3100 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Gwaunaru'u Airport have?
Gwaunaru'u Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with unk surfacing.
Is Gwaunaru'u Airport a major airport?
Gwaunaru'u Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Gwaunaru'u Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →