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Barakoma Airport

Barakoma, Solomon Islands

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Barakoma Airport

Barakoma, Solomon Islands
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Remote airstrip serving Vella Lavella Island in the Solomons.

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Barakoma, Solomon Islands
Barakoma Airport is a small domestic airstrip located on Vella Lavella Island in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. It serves the local community of Barakoma and surrounding areas, providing a vital air link to the capital Honiara and other provincial centers. The airport features a single unpaved or lightly surfaced runway capable of accommodating small propeller-driven aircraft. It is a key piece of infrastructure for an island community that has limited alternative transport options, with boat travel being the main alternative. Solomon Airlines operates scheduled domestic services to Barakoma, connecting Vella Lavella to the broader Solomon Islands air network. The airport sees low traffic volumes and lacks major passenger facilities.
Terminals
The airport has a very basic terminal with minimal passenger amenities typical of a small remote airstrip.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airstrip to local communities is limited, with informal road access and boat connections serving as the primary options.
Airlines here
Solomon Airlines provides scheduled domestic service connecting Barakoma to Honiara and other destinations within the Solomon Islands.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Vella Lavella Island in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands.
  • ›One of many small domestic airstrips in the Solomon Islands network.
  • ›The island saw significant World War II activity, and the area has historical military significance.
  • ›Serves a remote community where air transport is essential for access to medical and government services.
  • ›The airport uses IATA code VEV and ICAO code AGBA.
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A remote jungle airstrip connecting the Vella Lavella island to the world

Barakoma Airport is a small grass airstrip located on Vella Lavella Island in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. Serving as a vital link for islanders who would otherwise face lengthy sea journeys, it supports basic inter-island connectivity in one of the Pacific's most remote archipelagos. The airfield has historical roots dating to World War II, when the area saw significant Allied and Japanese military activity.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A modest single-room open-air facility handling arrivals and departures for inter-island flights.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle pick-up arranged by local guesthouses or contacts
  • Informal taxi or minibus hire from the airstrip vicinity
  • Chartered boat transfers to nearby coastal communities
Nearby Hotels
  • Local guesthouses in Barakoma village
  • Community homestays on Vella Lavella Island
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Visitors typically rely on village food stalls or meals provided by their guesthouse hosts, which often feature fresh fish, root vegetables, and local produce. It is advisable to arrange meals in advance with your accommodation.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight booking directly with Solomon Airlines as schedules are subject to frequent change.
  • Carry sufficient cash as there are no ATMs or banking facilities on Vella Lavella Island.
  • Bring insect repellent and malaria prophylaxis as recommended by your travel health advisor.
  • Pack light — small inter-island aircraft have strict baggage weight limits.

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