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Nusatupe Airport

Gizo, Solomon Islands

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Nusatupe Airport

Gizo, Solomon Islands
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Island gateway serving Gizo in the Western Solomon Islands.

Location
Gizo, Solomon Islands
Nusatupe Airport (IATA: GZO, ICAO: AGGN) is a small regional airport located on Nusatupe Island, serving the town of Gizo, the capital of the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. Because the airport sits on a separate islet, passengers must travel by boat to reach Gizo itself, making water transport an integral part of the journey. The airport primarily handles domestic flights connecting Gizo to Honiara and other provincial centers within the Solomon Islands. It plays a vital role in supporting tourism—particularly diving—as well as commerce and government services in the remote Western Province. The runway is short and suitable only for smaller turboprop and light aircraft, reflecting the infrastructure constraints common to many Pacific island airports. Flights can be affected by weather and tidal conditions, which can impact boat transfers to the mainland.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger amenities suited to its low traffic volume.
Getting to & from
Passengers travel between Nusatupe Island and Gizo town by short boat transfer across the water, as no road connection exists.
Airlines here
Solomon Airlines is the primary carrier operating scheduled services through Nusatupe Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is located on Nusatupe Island, separate from Gizo town, requiring a boat ride for all passengers.
  • ›It serves as a key gateway for divers visiting the renowned dive sites of the Western Solomon Islands.
  • ›The short runway limits operations to smaller turboprop aircraft.
  • ›Gizo is the capital of the Western Province, one of the Solomon Islands' most populous provinces.
  • ›Weather and sea conditions can disrupt both flights and the boat transfers to Gizo.
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Gateway to the Western Solomons, where ocean meets island adventure

Nusatupe Airport serves Gizo, the provincial capital of the Western Province of the Solomon Islands, situated on a small coral island just offshore from the main town. It functions as a vital regional hub connecting remote island communities to the capital Honiara and facilitating access to world-class diving, fishing, and World War II heritage sites. The airport's modest infrastructure reflects the intimate, frontier character of island travel in the Pacific.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal building handling all arrivals and departures with basic check-in and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Water taxi from Nusatupe island to Gizo town wharf (primary transfer method)
  • Private boat transfers arranged by local guesthouses and resorts
  • Taxi services available at Gizo wharf after water taxi crossing
Nearby Hotels
  • Fatboys Resort
  • Gizo Hotel
  • Rekona Lodge
  • PT 109 Bar & Restaurant Guesthouse
Dining

The airport terminal offers very limited food and beverage options, so travellers should not rely on in-terminal catering for meals. Gizo town, a short water taxi and road journey away, has small local restaurants and markets serving fresh seafood, rice dishes, and tropical produce. Resorts in the area typically provide the most reliable dining experiences for visitors.

Traveller Tips
  • Factor in the water taxi crossing between the airport island and Gizo town when planning connection times — it adds 10 to 15 minutes to your journey.
  • Flights to and from Honiara can be subject to delays and schedule changes; confirm bookings directly with Solomon Airlines closer to travel.
  • Bring sufficient Solomon Islands dollars as ATM access in Gizo is limited and card payments are not widely accepted.
  • The surrounding waters are renowned for WWII wreck diving — arrange dive operators in advance as local capacity is small.

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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Solomon Airlines
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Routes

GZO → CHYIE · DHT
GZO → EGMIE · DHT
GZO → HIRIE · DH8 DHT
GZO → MUAIE · DH8
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Encyclopaedia

Nusatupe is an island in Western Province, Solomon Islands, about 2 km east of Ghizo Island. Nusatupe is a populated Island, including Nusatupe Airport personnel, people operating island tourist facilities, and WorldFish Headquarters staff.

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