Honiara International Airport (HIR) Guadalcanal
Honiara International Airport — Key Facts
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Official name | Honiara International Airport |
| Other name | Henderson Airport / Henderson Field |
| IATA code | HIR |
| ICAO code | AGGH |
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Island | Guadalcanal |
| Nearest major city | Honiara |
| Approx. distance from Honiara | About 12 km east of the city |
| Airport type | Civilian / international |
| Elevation | Approximately 9 m (28 ft) |
| Runway | 06/24 |
| Runway length | Approximately 2,200 m / 7,218 ft |
| Runway surface | Asphalt |
| Main airport role | Principal international gateway to Solomon Islands |
| Alternate international airport | Munda International Airport |
| Official passenger information | Solomon Airlines – Honiara International Airport |
| Government aviation authority / airport management | Solomon Islands Ministry of Communication & Aviation |
| Wikipedia | Honiara International Airport – Wikipedia |
Important Honiara Airport Contact Numbers
| Department / service | Contact number | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Management / MCA | +677 36720 | General airport-management enquiries |
| MCA alternate line | +677 36108 | Government airport/aviation administration |
| Airport Manager | +677 30730 | Airport-management contact |
| Provincial Airport Manager | +677 30723 | Airport-management matters |
| Airport Rescue & Fire Service / Chief Fire Officer | +677 36510 | Airport fire/rescue administration |
| Aviation Security | +677 36438 | Aviation-security matters |
| Air Traffic Services | +677 36007 | ATC/air-navigation matters |
| Aeronautical Information Service | +677 37567 ext. 242 | Aeronautical information |
| Solomon Airlines ground handling | +677 36077 | Ground handling at Honiara |
| Ground-handling mobile | +677 7494010 | Ground-handling support |
| Solomon Airlines baggage services | +677 36077 | Airport baggage enquiries |
| Baggage-services mobile | +677 7759672 | Baggage support |
| Solomon Airlines local reservations | 177 | Bookings/general airline assistance |
| Solomon Airlines Honiara Travel Centre | +677 44999 | Airline sales/reservations |
Emergency Numbers at Honiara Airport / Solomon Islands
| Emergency service | Number |
|---|---|
| National emergency line | 911 |
| Police – emergency | 999 |
| Fire & Rescue – Honiara | 999 |
| St John Ambulance – emergency | 911 / 111 |
| St John Ambulance phone | +677 7136000 |
| National Referral Hospital | +677 7765468 |
| Police – non-emergency | +677 23666 |
| Safenet Honiara – 24-hour helpline | 132 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the IATA code for Honiara International Airport?
The IATA code is HIR. Its ICAO code is AGGH.
2. Where is Honiara International Airport located?
It is located on Guadalcanal Island in the Solomon Islands, approximately 12 km east of Honiara.
3. What was Honiara Airport previously called?
It was historically known as Henderson Field or Henderson Airport.
4. What is the main airport in the Solomon Islands?
Honiara International Airport is the country’s principal international gateway. Munda International Airport is another international airport and serves as an alternate for Honiara.
5. How far is Honiara Airport from Honiara city?
It is approximately 12 km east of Honiara.
6. How early should I arrive for an international flight?
For Solomon Airlines international flights, arriving at least two hours before departure is recommended; the airline’s Honiara international check-in opens around three hours before departure and closes 60 minutes before departure.
7. How early should I arrive for a domestic flight?
Solomon Airlines recommends allowing sufficient time, with domestic check-in opening approximately 90 minutes before departure and closing 30 minutes before departure.
8. Is there a lounge at Honiara Airport?
Yes. Solomon Airlines operates the Belama Club Lounge in the new international departure terminal. Access depends on passenger class, membership and applicable lounge arrangements.
9. Does Honiara Airport have Wi-Fi?
The Belama Lounge specifically provides complimentary wireless internet. Availability of general public-terminal Wi-Fi can change, so passengers should not rely on it for essential connectivity.
10. Can I rent a car at Honiara Airport?
Yes. Car-rental facilities are available inside the terminal/arrivals area.
11. Are taxis available at Honiara Airport?
Yes. Taxi and minibus services operate from the airport’s main entrance.
12. Is there duty-free shopping?
Yes. Solomon Airlines lists a small duty-free shop in the arrivals hall, while Tourism Solomons also confirms duty-free facilities.
13. Where can I get a local SIM card?
Telekom and Bmobile SIM cards are available on arrival in the terminal, according to Solomon Airlines’ airport information.
14. What number should I call for airport management?
The primary MCA airport-management contact is +677 36720. The Airport Manager’s direct listed number is +677 30730.
15. What is the emergency number at Honiara Airport?
For an immediate emergency, use 911. The Solomon Islands emergency portal also lists 999 for police and Honiara fire services and 911/111 for St John Ambulance.
16. Who handles international ground services at Honiara Airport?
Solomon Airlines states that it is the main ground-handling agent for international carriers and charters at Henderson/Honiara International Airport. Its ground-handling number is +677 36077.
17. Is Honiara Airport an international airport?
Yes. It is the primary international gateway for the Solomon Islands and also handles domestic inter-island flights.
18. What is the runway length at Honiara Airport?
The airport’s principal runway 06/24 is approximately 2,200 metres (7,218 feet) long and has an asphalt surface.