FRE · AGGF · Fera/Maringe Airport

Fera/Maringe Airport (FRE)

Fera Island, Solomon Islands · small airport · -8.107° 159.577° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeFRE
ICAO CodeAGGF
Typesmall airport
NameFera/Maringe Airport
MunicipalityFera Island
CountrySolomon Islands
ContinentOC
Latitude-8.107° S
Longitude159.577° E
Elevation9 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score150
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountrySolomon Islands
ISO Code
RegionFera Island
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezonePacific/Guadalcanal
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+11
DST OffsetUTC+11
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving FRE

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (8.1°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Fera/Maringe Airport (FRE/AGGF) is a small domestic airport serving Fera Island in the Solomon Islands, located in the Western Province. It functions as a vital transport link for the local island community, connecting remote Fera Island to other parts of the archipelago. The airport handles small aircraft and is primarily used for inter-island travel within the Solomon Islands.

💡 Local Tip
Pack light and bring waterproof gear—Fera Island has a tropical climate with frequent rainfall, and small aircraft serving the airport often have strict baggage weight limits.
🚖 Getting There

Transport from the airport is limited and typically requires arranging a local boat or vehicle in advance, as Fera Island is remote. Travel from Honiara, the capital, generally involves a domestic flight followed by onward boat transport to neighboring islands. It is advisable to confirm onward travel arrangements before arriving, as services are infrequent and weather-dependent.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Fera/Maringe Airport?
A: The IATA code is FRE, and the ICAO code is AGGF.

Q: Where is Fera/Maringe Airport located?
A: It is located on Fera Island in the Solomon Islands, in the South Pacific, at coordinates approximately -8.107°S, 159.577°E.

Q: What type of airport is this?
A: It is a small domestic airport primarily serving inter-island flights within the Solomon Islands.

Q: Which airlines operate at this airport?
A: The airport is typically served by Solomon Airlines and other regional carriers operating small turboprop aircraft suited to short island runways.

AI-generated content · Generated Jun 26, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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