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Ngorangora Airport

Kirakira, Solomon Islands

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Ngorangora Airport

Kirakira, Solomon Islands
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Remote gateway serving Makira Province in the Solomon Islands.

Location
Kirakira, Solomon Islands
Ngorangora Airport is a small domestic airport serving Kirakira, the capital of Makira-Ulawa Province in the Solomon Islands. It provides the primary air link connecting this remote provincial capital to Honiara and other islands in the archipelago. The airport operates a single unpaved or gravel runway and handles light aircraft and small regional turboprops. Air services are essential for residents of Makira Island, as the island lacks reliable alternative transport connections to the capital, Honiara. Solomon Airlines operates scheduled flights to and from Ngorangora, making it a vital lifeline for government services, medical evacuations, and commerce in the province.
Terminals
The airport has a basic single-terminal facility typical of remote provincial airports in the Solomon Islands.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Kirakira town from the airport consists mainly of local taxis and private vehicles, as public transit infrastructure is limited.
Airlines here
Solomon Airlines is the primary carrier operating scheduled domestic services at Ngorangora Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Ngorangora Airport serves Kirakira, the capital of Makira-Ulawa Province.
  • ›The airport uses IATA code IRA and ICAO code AGGK.
  • ›It is one of the few air access points to Makira Island in the Solomon Islands.
  • ›The airport operates a short gravel or unpaved runway suitable for small turboprop aircraft.
  • ›Medical evacuations and government travel rely heavily on the airport given the island's isolation.
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Gateway to the remote islands of the Solomon Sea

Ngorangora Airport serves Kirakira, the provincial capital of Makira-Ulawa Province in the Solomon Islands. A small, basic airstrip connecting this isolated community to the national capital Honiara, it plays a vital role in linking islanders to essential services and commerce. The airport reflects the rugged, unhurried character of Makira Island and its surrounding Pacific landscapes.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling all arrivals, departures, and limited passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Shared taxi or private hire vehicles available outside the terminal
  • Walking to nearby Kirakira town centre is possible for those travelling light
Nearby Hotels
  • Kirakira Guesthouse
  • Makira Provincial Guesthouse
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities inside the terminal. Kirakira town has a small number of local eateries and market stalls offering basic meals and fresh local produce. Travellers are advised to carry snacks and water for the journey.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with Solomon Airlines as timetables on this route can change at short notice.
  • Carry sufficient local currency (Solomon Islands Dollar) as ATM access in Kirakira is extremely limited.
  • Pack light and be prepared for basic facilities both at the airport and in the town.
  • Respect local custom protocols when visiting villages or attending community events around the island.

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Airlines serving this airport

Solomon Airlines
IE

Routes

IRA → RNAIE · DHT
IRA → HIRIE · DH8
IRA → NNBIE · DHT
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Kirakira Airport is an airport located at Kirakira on the island of Makira, part of the Makira-Ulawa Province in the Solomon Islands. It is also known as Ngorangora Airstrip and was constructed in the late 1950s. The airport has scheduled flights provided by Solomon Airlines, using De Havilland Canada Dash 8 aircraft.

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