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Flying in Solomon Islands: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Solomon Islands: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 41 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands has 41 airports and airfields in our database, of which 20 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Honiara International Airport
- Munda Airport
- Ballalae Airport
- Bellona/Anua Airport
- Choiseul Bay Airport
- Fera/Maringe Airport
Browse all 41 Solomon Islands airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Solomon Islands aviation by the numbers
41 airfields on record (20 with scheduled service), 2 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport34
- Closed3
- Heliport2
- Large airport1
- Medium airport1
Longest runways
- Honiara International Airport7,218 ft
- Ballalae Airport5,413 ft
- Munda Airport4,593 ft
- Ngorangora Airport4,377 ft
- Lomlom Airport3,477 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.