Definition
Yandina Airport is a modest public airfield serving the town of Yandina on the island of Malaita in the Solomon Islands.
Overview
Located on the southeastern coast of Malaita, the airport provides air transport connections primarily for domestic travel within the Solomon Islands. Scheduled services have historically been operated by Solomon Airlines, linking Yandina with Honiara, the nation’s capital, as part of the airline’s intra‑archipelago network. The facility is managed by the Solomon Islands Ministry of Transport and Communications.
Etymology / Origin
The airport derives its name from the nearby settlement of Yandina, a town that functions as a local administrative and commercial centre on Malaita Island.
Characteristics
- ICAO code: AGGY
- IATA code: None assigned (the airport does not have an IATA designation).
- Elevation: Approximately 10 m (33 ft) above sea level.
- Runway: A single runway oriented roughly 14/32. Sources describe the runway surface as unpaved, consisting of compacted coral or grass, with an estimated length of about 1,200 m (3,937 ft). Precise dimensions and surface composition have not been confirmed by an authoritative aviation authority.
- Facilities: The airfield has minimal terminal infrastructure, limited to a small passenger shelter and basic ground‑handling equipment. No instrument landing system is reported; operations are conducted under visual flight rules (VFR) during daylight hours.
Related Topics
- List of airports in the Solomon Islands
- Yandina (town)
- Malaita Province
- Domestic air transportation in the Solomon Islands
- Solomon Airlines
Note: Certain operational details, such as exact runway length and surface type, are derived from publicly available aeronautical databases but have not been independently verified; precise data may be unavailable or subject to change.