Marau Airport is a small airport serving Marau, Solomon Islands. Its IATA code is RUS and its ICAO code is AGGU. The airport lies at an elevation of 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 2,001 ft (610 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Guadalcanal time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RUS
- ICAO code
- AGGU
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 3 ft (1 m)
- Coordinates
- -9.8617, 160.8250
- Time zone
- Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,001 ft · 610 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Coral | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Marau Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HIR Honiara International Airport | Honiara, Solomon Islands | 97 km · 60 mi |
| AKS Gwaunaru'u Airport | Auki, Solomon Islands | 130 km · 81 mi |
| IRA Ngorangora Airport | Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 134 km · 83 mi |
| MHM Manaoba Airport | Manaoba, Solomon Islands | 171 km · 106 mi |
| BNY Bellona/Anua Airport | Anua, Solomon Islands | 196 km · 122 mi |
| XYA Yandina Airport | Yandina, Solomon Islands | 196 km · 122 mi |
| RNL Rennell/Tingoa Airport | Rennell Island, Solomon Islands | 205 km · 127 mi |
| NNB Santa Ana Airport | Santa Ana Island, Solomon Islands | 209 km · 130 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RUS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,853 | 1,773 | 1,541 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,511 | 3,425 | 2,976 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,412 | 3,984 | 3,462 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,176 | 4,459 | 3,875 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,781 | 6,078 | 5,281 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,927 | 6,168 | 5,360 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,421 | 7,096 | 6,167 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,019 | 7,468 | 6,490 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,898 | 8,014 | 6,964 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,514 | 8,397 | 7,297 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,677 | 8,498 | 7,385 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,182 | 8,812 | 7,658 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 14,872 | 9,241 | 8,030 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,085 | 9,373 | 8,145 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,217 | 9,456 | 8,217 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 15,270 | 9,488 | 8,245 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Marau Airport?
The IATA code of Marau Airport is RUS and its ICAO code is AGGU.
Where is Marau Airport located?
Marau Airport is in Marau, Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands, at -9.8617, 160.8250.
What time zone is Marau Airport in?
Marau 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 Marau Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 2,001 ft (610 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Marau Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Honiara International Airport (HIR), about 97 km (60 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.