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Ulawa Airport

Arona, Solomon Islands

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Ulawa Airport

Arona, Solomon Islands
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Remote airstrip serving Ulawa Island in the Solomon Islands.

Location
Arona, Solomon Islands
Ulawa Airport (IATA: RNA, ICAO: AGAR) is a small domestic airport located on Ulawa Island in the Makira-Ulawa Province of the Solomon Islands. It serves the community of Arona and provides essential air connectivity to an otherwise isolated island community in the southwestern Pacific. The airport operates as a basic airstrip with limited infrastructure, primarily supporting light aircraft and small regional turboprop services. It plays a critical role in linking Ulawa Island residents to Honiara, the national capital, and other provincial centers for medical, commercial, and administrative travel.
Terminals
The airport has minimal terminal facilities typical of a remote rural airstrip, with no formal passenger terminal building of note.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on Ulawa Island is extremely limited, with travel to surrounding communities relying primarily on foot paths and small boats.
Airlines here
Solomon Airlines, the national carrier, and small charter operators have historically provided the primary air services to Ulawa Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Ulawa Airport is located on Ulawa Island in Makira-Ulawa Province.
  • ›The airport serves one of the more remote and sparsely populated islands in the Solomon Islands.
  • ›Air access is critical for medical evacuations and essential supply deliveries to the island.
  • ›The runway is unpaved and suitable only for small light aircraft and turboprops.
  • ›Ulawa Island has cultural and historical significance in Solomon Islands history.
Wikipedia
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A remote gateway to the unspoiled shores of Ulawa Island

Ulawa Airport serves the small community of Arona on Ulawa Island in Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands. It is a modest airstrip providing essential connectivity for islanders and occasional visitors to one of the Pacific's least-visited destinations. The airport plays a vital role in linking this remote community to the rest of the Solomon Islands archipelago.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small, basic single-room facility handling infrequent domestic arrivals and departures.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle arrangements by locals or guesthouses
  • Walking to nearby village of Arona
Nearby Hotels
  • Local community guesthouses in Arona village
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at the airport. Visitors should expect to rely on local community hospitality or bring their own provisions, as food options near the airstrip are extremely limited. Fresh local produce and fish may be available from village residents.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight well in advance as schedules on this route are infrequent and subject to change.
  • Carry sufficient cash as there are no ATMs or banking facilities on Ulawa Island.
  • Arrange accommodation ahead of arrival, as formal lodging options are very scarce.
  • Pack essentials including food, water purification, and medical supplies before travelling to this remote island.

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Airlines serving this airport

Solomon Airlines
IE

Routes

RNA → HIRIE · DHT
RNA → IRAIE · DHT
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Ulawa Airport is an airport in Arona on Ulawa Island in the Solomon Islands.

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