AGGH

Honiara International Airport

Airport
ICAO code
AGGH
IATA Code
HIR
Summary
ICAO Region
APAC
ICAO Territory
Location

Honiara, Guadalcanal Island,

Serving
Honiara
Elevation
28 ft
Coordinates
9° 25' 41" S , 160° 3' 11" E
KCC
Metar
AGGH 132200Z 11007KT 9999 FEW016 FEW017CB SCT027 27/24 Q1009

Honiara International Airport, formerly known as Henderson Field, is an airport located on Guadalcanal Island in the Solomon Islands. It is the only international airport in the Solomon Islands and is located eight kilometers from the capital Honiara.

Climatology

Tropical Rainforest climate (Köppen climate classification Af) - almost no distinct seasons, average daily temperature around 27°C throughout the year. Extensive cloud cover and heavy rainfall prevent temperatures from rising much over 33°C. The diurnal temperature change is between 2°C and 5°C which is greater than the annual temperature range of 2°C. Rainfall is heavy and is usually convectional and in the afternoon.

There is generally greater rainfall December to March.

Runways

Designator Length Width Surface Rops
6/24 2200 45 ASP Yes/Yes

Airport map

Aerial View

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