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Ramata Airport

Ramata, Solomon Islands

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Ramata Airport

Ramata, Solomon Islands
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Remote gateway serving the Western Province of Solomon Islands.

Location
Ramata, Solomon Islands
Ramata Airport (IATA: RBV, ICAO: AGRM) is a small domestic airport located on Ramata Island in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. It serves as a vital air link for the island community, which is otherwise accessible only by sea. The airport supports light aircraft operations and connects Ramata to the provincial capital Gizo and the national capital Honiara. It plays an important role in providing access to medical services, supplies, and tourism related to the nearby Marovo Lagoon, a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve.
Terminals
The airport has a basic single terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes of a remote island community.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited on the small island, with boat transfers being the primary means of reaching nearby villages and resorts.
Airlines here
Solomon Airlines operates scheduled domestic services connecting Ramata to other points within the Solomon Islands network.
Notable facts
  • ›Ramata Island lies adjacent to the Marovo Lagoon, one of the world's largest saltwater lagoons.
  • ›The airport serves a very small population and operates with minimal infrastructure.
  • ›The runway is short and suitable only for small propeller-driven aircraft.
  • ›Air access is essential for medical evacuations from this remote island.
  • ›The surrounding area is a popular destination for diving and ecotourism.
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Gateway to the Western Lagoon's remote island wilderness and coral reefs

Ramata Airport is a small domestic airstrip serving Ramata Island in the Western Province of Solomon Islands. It acts as a vital access point for eco-tourists and local communities exploring the Marovo Lagoon region, one of the world's largest saltwater lagoons. The airport plays an essential role in connecting this otherwise isolated island community to the broader Solomon Islands transport network.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest open-air terminal building handling light domestic arrivals and departures with minimal facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Boat transfers arranged by local lodges and resorts
  • Walking to nearby village accommodation
  • Private vehicle transfers by prior arrangement with resort staff
Nearby Hotels
  • Ramata Lodge
  • Wilderness Lodge Ramata
  • Local guesthouse accommodation in Ramata village
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities within the airport terminal itself. Visitors rely on their lodge or resort for meals, most of which serve fresh locally caught seafood and traditional Solomon Islands cuisine. The village area near Ramata may offer limited local food options.

Traveller Tips
  • Pre-arrange all transfers and accommodation before arrival as no formal transport services exist at the airstrip.
  • Carry sufficient cash as ATMs and card payment facilities are unavailable on Ramata Island.
  • Flights are operated by small charter or domestic carriers — confirm schedules well in advance as services are infrequent.
  • Pack light as weight restrictions on small island-hopping aircraft are strictly enforced.

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Solomon Airlines
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Routes

RBV → MUAIE · DHT
RBV → HIRIE · BNI
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Ramata Airport is an airport on Ramata Island in Solomon Islands.

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