2.2.1 Solomon Islands Honiara International Airport
Airport Picture Description and Contacts of Key Companies Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator Runways Helicopter Pad(s) Airport Infrastructure Details Airport Operating Details Customs Guidance Storage Facilities Airfield Cost Navigation Charges Fuel Services Charges Cargo Terminal Charges Air-bridge Charges Security Companies Available
The airport is adequate for the current traffic volumes. There are no issues with the operational aspects of the airport. The only bottlenecks tend to occur at the security checkpoints. There have been recent upgrades to runway and apron surfaces and the addition of landing lights.
Airport Location and Contact
Country Solomon Islands
Province or District Guadalcanal
Nearest Town or City Honiara with Distance from Airport 8 km
Airport’s Complete Name Honiara International airport
Latitude -9.428
Longitude 160.0548
Elevation (ft and m) 28 ft. / 9 m
IATA Code HIR
ICAO Code AGGH
Managing Company or Airport Authority Civil Aviation Authority Of Solomon Islands
Management Contact Person George Satu
Open From (hours) 00.00
Open To (hours) 24.00
Airport Picture
Page 1 Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Civil Aviation Authority Of Solomon Islands (CAASI) runs airport management, including responsibility for security. Ground handling duties are contracted to 3 companies; Solomon Airlines, Solomon Islands Terminal Services and Pacific Air Express.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links:
4.2.5 Solomon Islands Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport operates at a satisfactory level for current demand. Peak periods are June July August when monthly traffic numbers increase by 30% (400flights/month). At this peak period the airport is operating to around 75% capacity.
Performance for 2014/15
Per Year Per Month Per Day/
Total Aircraft Movements (2014) 3,600 300 10
Total Passengers (2015) 250,000 18,000 600
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 1,440 120 4
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 500 40 2
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) NIL NIL NIL
Cargo capacity is only being utilized at less than 50% with current facilities. There is no immediate plans to increase capacity or improve infrastructure at the airport.
Runways
Runway is in good condition there are no immediate plans to make any changes or improvements. There are no current issues with the runway.
Runway #1
Runway Dimensions 2,200m x 45m
Orientation 06 24 (613 891.9mE 8,956874mN)
Surface Asphalt
Page 2 Helicopter Pad(s)
There are no issues with current helicopter landing are. It is asphalt and in good condition.
Helipad #1
Present Yes
Largest Helicopter that can Land Any
Width and Length (m) 50m x 50m
Surface Asphalt
Airport Infrastructure Details
The airfield has had regular maintenance following an upgrade of facilities that was funded by a Japanese aid program initiated in 2004. This resulted in upgrades to landing lights, runway and apron surfaces and the terminal building. There are on-going development plans contingent on the availability of funding.
Customs Yes JET A-1 fuel Yes
Immigration Yes AVGAS 100 Yes
Terminal Building Yes Single Point Refuelling Yes
Passenger Terminal Yes Air Starter Units Yes
Cargo terminal Yes Ground Power (mobile) Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield Yes Ground Handling Services Yes
Control Tower Yes Latrine Servicing Yes
Weather Facilities Yes Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) Yes
Catering Services Yes De-icing Equipment Yes
Base Operating Room Yes Parking Ramp Lighting Yes
Airport Radar No Approach & Runway Lights Yes
NDB Yes VOR Yes
ILS Yes
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo B767 or A330 (Commercial)
C7 lodestar (Military)
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet B767 or A330 (Commercial)
C7 lodestar (Military)
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 20,000m2
Storage Area (m3 and MT) No storage
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders Yes Max Capacity (MT) 3 ton
Max Height 10
(m)
Loading Ramps Yes
Other Comments 1 x 2 ton forklift
Customs Guidance
Page 3 Once cargo has been checked by customs it is transported to one of 5 airfreight operators (Solomon Airlines, Pacific Air Express, Pacific Air Cargo, TNT and DHL). The cargo is stored in the bonded warehouse, pending clearance.
If paperwork is in order then goods should be cleared through customs within one to two days maximum. Usually same day clearance. Customs is on hand for all international arrivals and departures.
Organisations are able to clear their own shipments provided they can fill in the C15 template and submit the necessary documents to customs.
The main clearing agents at the airport are DHL, IT and Pacific Air Cargo
Language English, Pidgin.
For more information on customs in Solomon Islands please see the following link: 1.3 Solomon Islands Customs Information
Storage Facilities Solomon Airlines' cargo terminal is located adjacent to the international passenger terminal at Honiara International Airport. It has a cargo handling area of approximately 390m². It has a bonded warehouse of 65 m².
There are no large areas of covered storage available at the Honiara airport. During disaster responses that involves the receipt of international relief cargo in large quantities, agencies would have to collect their cargo as soon as it was cleared if they needed it to be stored undercover.
1. International Terminal 2, 3 & 4. Domestic terminal and offices
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
All charges are for international flights. All flights and aircraft weight classes are charged at the rate shown below.
All the charges below may be waived for humanitarian flights at the Director of CAASI’s discretion.
Charges Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
0 - 7,000 7,001 - 136,000 136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ 225.00
(Payable to Air Services Australia Ltd)
Landing USD - $ 1,042.00
Night Landing USD - $ 15.00
Night Take-Off USD - $ 15.00
Parking 8.00/day
Handling Charges Nil
Page 4 Fuel Services Charges
There are no charges for fuel services.
Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1 Nil
Avgas Nil
Cargo Terminal Charges
There are 3 cargo-handling companies at the airport. There standard charges applied by all are shown below
Import Charges
Type of Charge Rate USD - $ per kg Comments
Handling Charge 1 kg – 100 kg $13 for total load amount
Over 100 kg total 0.13c /kg each kg over the 100kg
Break Bulk Fee Same as above
Diplomatic Mail Same as above
Strong Room – per consignment None
Cold Storage Fee None
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours None
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt N/c
Storage per Day 1 – 50 kg $4.00/day 3 days grace period
50 –100 kg $7.00/day
Over 100 kg $13.00/day
Export Charges (USD -$)
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo 1 kg – 100 kg $13 for total load amount
Over 100 kg total 0.13c /kg each kg over the 100kg
International Air Waybill 20.00
Local Air Waybill 20.00
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation N/c
Air Way Bill Documentation N/c
Diplomatic Mail 13.00
Storage Charges per Day N/c
Air-bridge Charges
There are no charges for the use of air bridges.
Further information on charges applied at Honiara International Airport, please see the following document:
Solomon Islands Honiara International Airport Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Page 5 Security
Security Level: Good
Security is employed and managed by CAASI. Security Level: Good
The security at the Honiara Airport is of international standards and includes scanning of hand luggage and personel.
Companies Available
4.5 Solomon Islands Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at:
Website of Azfreight on Honiara International Airport
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