Honiara International Airport (HIR): Codes, Runways & Location
Honiara International Airport (IATA: HIR · ICAO: AGGH) is a large airport serving Honiara, Solomon Islands. It lies at 9.4280° S, 160.0550° E, 28 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Honiara International Airport
Honiara International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Honiara in Solomon Islands. It is identified by the IATA code HIR and the ICAO code AGGH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Honiara International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 28 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Babanakira Airport (MBU) about 43 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 ≈ 2,200 m — narrow-body capable
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Honiara International Airport (HIR) is one of many airports in Solomon Islands. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
Seaports near Honiara International Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Honiara International Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Honiara International Airport
Where is Honiara International Airport located?
Honiara International Airport is located in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Its coordinates are 9.4280° S, 160.0550° E.
What is the airport code for Honiara International Airport?
Honiara International Airport has an IATA code of HIR and an ICAO code of AGGH.
How long is the runway at Honiara International Airport?
Honiara International Airport's longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Honiara International Airport have?
Honiara International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Honiara International Airport a major airport?
Honiara International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Honiara International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →