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Remote airstrip serving Avu Avu on Guadalcanal Island.
Location
Avu Avu, Solomon Islands
Avu Avu Airport is a small domestic airstrip located in Avu Avu, a rural community on the southern coast of Guadalcanal Island in the Solomon Islands. It serves as an essential link for communities in this remote area, providing access to the capital Honiara and other islands.
The airport operates with minimal infrastructure, typical of rural airstrips throughout the Solomon Islands archipelago. Flights are infrequent and primarily serve local transportation needs, connecting residents to essential services and goods unavailable in the surrounding region.
Terminals
The airport has no formal terminal building, operating as a basic rural airstrip with minimal passenger facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from Avu Avu Airport relies on local road access, with limited options such as private vehicles or community transport to nearby villages.
Airlines here
Solomon Airlines operates domestic services to Avu Avu Airport as part of its network connecting remote communities across the Solomon Islands.
Notable facts
- ›Located on the southern coast of Guadalcanal Island.
- ›Serves one of the more remote communities on Guadalcanal.
- ›The airport uses IATA code AVU and ICAO code AGGJ.
- ›Operates as a basic grass or unpaved airstrip typical of rural Solomon Islands airports.
- ›Access to the capital Honiara by air is significantly faster than by road or sea from this region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
