KWS · AGKW · Kwailabesi Airport

Kwailabesi Airport (KWS)

Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands · small airport · -8.361° 160.775° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeKWS
ICAO CodeAGKW
Typesmall airport
NameKwailabesi Airport
MunicipalityKwailabesi
CountrySolomon Islands
ContinentOC
Latitude-8.361° S
Longitude160.775° E
Elevation52 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountrySolomon Islands
ISO Code
RegionKwailabesi
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 KWS

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (8.4°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

Kwailabesi Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the Kwailabesi area on the northern coast of Malaita Island in the Solomon Islands. It provides vital air access for this remote Pacific community, where rugged terrain and limited road infrastructure make aviation the most practical means of reaching Honiara and other island centers. The airport handles short-hop domestic flights operated by small aircraft suited to the island's compact runway.

🚖 Getting There

Arrange ground transportation in advance with your accommodation or a local contact, as there

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines operate at Kwailabesi Airport?
A: Solomon Airlines is the primary carrier serving Kwailabesi, operating domestic propeller aircraft on routes connecting Malaita Island with Honiara.

Q: How long is the runway at Kwailabesi Airport?
A: The airport features a short paved runway designed for small twin-engine aircraft typical of Solomon Islands domestic operations.

Q: What facilities are available at the terminal?
A: Facilities are very basic, limited to a small terminal building with minimal amenities, consistent with the airport's role as a rural community airstrip.

Q: Are there customs or immigration services at Kwailabesi?
A: No, there are no customs or immigration facilities as the airport handles only domestic flights within the Solomon Islands.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 28, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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