Honiara International Airport is a large airport serving Honiara, Solomon Islands. Its IATA code is HIR and its ICAO code is AGGH. The airport lies at an elevation of 28 ft (9 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Guadalcanal time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HIR
- ICAO code
- AGGH
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 28 ft (9 m)
- Coordinates
- -9.4280, 160.0550
- Time zone
- Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,218 ft · 2,200 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Honiara International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RUS Marau Airport | Marau, Solomon Islands | 97 km · 60 mi |
| XYA Yandina Airport | Yandina, Solomon Islands | 99 km · 62 mi |
| AKS Gwaunaru'u Airport | Auki, Solomon Islands | 106 km · 66 mi |
| MHM Manaoba Airport | Manaoba, Solomon Islands | 147 km · 91 mi |
| FRE Fera/Maringe Airport | Fera Island, Solomon Islands | 156 km · 97 mi |
| BNY Bellona/Anua Airport | Anua, Solomon Islands | 210 km · 130 mi |
| GTA Gatokae Aerodrome | Gatokae, Solomon Islands | 217 km · 135 mi |
| IRA Ngorangora Airport | Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 232 km · 144 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HIR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,873 | 1,785 | 1,551 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,435 | 3,377 | 2,935 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,322 | 3,928 | 3,414 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,087 | 4,404 | 3,827 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,823 | 6,104 | 5,304 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,830 | 6,108 | 5,308 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,486 | 7,137 | 6,202 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,922 | 7,408 | 6,438 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,942 | 8,042 | 6,988 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,478 | 8,375 | 7,278 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,706 | 8,516 | 7,401 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,088 | 8,754 | 7,607 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 14,793 | 9,192 | 7,988 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,014 | 9,330 | 8,107 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,142 | 9,409 | 8,176 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 15,360 | 9,544 | 8,294 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 118.100 |
| INFO | INFO | 342.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Honiara International Airport?
The IATA code of Honiara International Airport is HIR and its ICAO code is AGGH.
Where is Honiara International Airport located?
Honiara International Airport is in Honiara, Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands, at -9.4280, 160.0550.
What time zone is Honiara International Airport in?
Honiara International Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Guadalcanal. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Honiara International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Honiara International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Marau Airport (RUS), about 97 km (60 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.