IRA · AGGK · Ngorangora Airport

Ngorangora Airport (IRA)

Kirakira, Solomon Islands · small airport · -10.450° 161.898° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeIRA
ICAO CodeAGGK
Typesmall airport
NameNgorangora Airport
MunicipalityKirakira
CountrySolomon Islands
ContinentOC
Latitude-10.450° S
Longitude161.898° E
Elevation54 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score150
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountrySolomon Islands
ISO Code
RegionKirakira
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 IRA

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (10.4°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

Ngorangora Airport (IRA/AGGK) is a small domestic airport serving Kirakira, the capital of Makira-Ulawa Province in the Solomon Islands. Located on the island of Makira, it provides essential air connectivity for this remote and sparsely populated region in the southwestern Pacific. The airport handles small aircraft typically used for inter-island flights within the Solomon Islands archipelago.

💡 Local Tip
Carry small denominations of Solomon Islands dollars (SBD) as local vendors and transport providers rarely have change for large notes, and there are no ATMs near the airport.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is located a short drive from Kirakira town center. Ground transportation options are limited; arrange a vehicle through your accommodation or a local contact in advance. Taxis or shared vehicles may be available but are informal, so confirming pickup before arrival is recommended.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main purpose of Ngorangora Airport?
A: It serves as the primary domestic gateway to Kirakira and the surrounding Makira-Ulawa Province, connecting remote island communities to Honiara and other regional centers.

Q: How large is Ngorangora Airport?
A: It is a small regional airport with a single runway, designed to accommodate light turboprop aircraft commonly used for inter-island flights in the Pacific.

Q: Are there international flights from this airport?
A: No, Ngorangora Airport handles only domestic flights, with Honiara (Honiara International Airport) being the main connecting hub.

Q: What is the weather like around Kirakira?
A: The area has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, and the airport can be affected by tropical rain and occasional cyclones during the wet season.
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