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Viru Harbour Airstrip

Viru, Solomon Islands

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Viru Harbour Airstrip

Viru, Solomon Islands

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130 ft

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Remote airstrip serving Viru Harbour in the Solomon Islands.

Location

Viru Harbour, Solomon Islands

Viru Harbour Airstrip (IATA: VIU, ICAO: AGVH) is a small domestic airstrip located near Viru Harbour in the New Georgia Islands of the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. It serves as an essential air link for the local community, providing access to a remote area where road and sea transport are the primary alternatives. The airstrip supports light aircraft operations and connects the Viru Harbour area to other domestic destinations within the Solomon Islands, including the provincial capital Gizo and the national capital Honiara. Airlines operating small propeller-driven aircraft typically service this route on an infrequent schedule.

Terminals

The airstrip has a basic, minimal passenger facility typical of remote rural airstrips in the Solomon Islands with no formal terminal building.

Getting to & from

Ground transport from the airstrip to Viru Harbour is limited, with local vehicles and boats being the primary means of reaching nearby communities.

Airlines here

Solomon Airlines and small charter operators serving the Western Province have historically provided limited scheduled and charter services to this airstrip.

Notable facts

›Located in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands on New Georgia Island.
›Serves the Viru Harbour community, which played a notable role during World War II Pacific operations.
›The airstrip accommodates only light, small aircraft due to its short runway.
›Sea transport via Viru Harbour remains an important complement to air access for the local population.
›The area surrounding Viru Harbour is known for its natural scenery and historical WWII significance.

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A remote gateway to the verdant islands of Solomon archipelago

Viru Harbour Airstrip is a small, remote airstrip serving the Viru Harbour area on New Georgia Island in the Western Province of Solomon Islands. It provides essential air access to a region otherwise reachable only by sea, connecting local communities to the broader island network. The airstrip plays a vital role in supporting the livelihoods and mobility of people living in one of the Pacific's most isolated and ecologically rich areas.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A basic, single-room facility handling all arrivals and departures for this small island airstrip.

Ground Transport

Boat and water taxi to Viru Harbour village and surrounding communities
Private vehicle transfers arranged through local guesthouses
Walking to nearby settlements

Nearby Hotels

Viru Harbour Guesthouse
Local community homestays in Viru area

Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at or near the airstrip itself. Travellers can find basic meals and local produce at community guesthouses in Viru Harbour village. It is advisable to carry your own snacks and water when transiting through this remote location.

Traveller Tips

Confirm flight schedules well in advance as services to Viru are infrequent and subject to change.
Carry sufficient cash as there are no ATMs or banking facilities in the immediate area.
Pack insect repellent and malaria prophylaxis, as this is a tropical rainforest environment.
Coordinate arrival logistics with your guesthouse or host in advance, as transport from the airstrip is not guaranteed.

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