Honiara International Airport

AGGH / HIR

Honiara, SB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
320°
1 km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI AGGH 040900Z 32003KT 1000 RA FEW006 SCT025 OVC090 25/24 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 28 ft
FEW 600 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
OVC 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
628 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,528 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,028 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AGGH 040515Z 0406/0506 32007KT 9999 -SHRA FEW017 SCT028 BKN100 INTER 0406/0412 5000 SHRA SCT015 OVC026
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:40Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 320° 7 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 2,600 ft
Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GGH
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
7,218 ft 148 ft ASP 68°
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - AGGH

2,796 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.7%
MVFR
7.2%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.3%

Honiara International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 4.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.5% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.2°C (range: 20°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 20.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.6%
NE
4.4%
E
11.3%
SE
4.2%
S
32.2%
SW
2.4%
W
6.4%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.2°C
Range: 20°C to 34°C
20°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,796 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Honiara International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AGGH
IATA Code: HIR
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 28 ft MSL

Location

City: Honiara
Country: SB
Latitude: -9.428000°
Longitude: 160.054993°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Honiara International Airport

Overview

Honiara International Airport serves as the primary aviation gateway for the Solomon Islands, located on Guadalcanal Island in the South Pacific. Situated at a low elevation of 28 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for this island nation. The airport supports international and domestic air traffic with its single asphalt runway measuring 7,218 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

The airport's tropical maritime location results in consistent warm temperatures and potential convective weather patterns throughout the year. Pilots should anticipate potential challenges from tropical thunderstorm development and occasional reduced visibility conditions typical of equatorial island environments. Proximity to ocean environments means wind conditions can shift rapidly, requiring constant situational awareness.

Notable Features

Honiara International Airport is positioned at coordinates -9.428000, 160.054993, situated near coastal terrain with potential complex local wind interactions. The single runway (06/24) orientation provides some flexibility for landing approaches depending on prevailing wind conditions. Surrounding terrain includes coastal plains and potential mountainous backgrounds that could influence local atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 offers a substantial 7,218-foot asphalt surface suitable for a wide range of aircraft operations. Given the airport's low elevation and coastal location, pilots should prepare for potential wind shear and thermal variability during approach and departure phases. Standard instrument approaches will require careful attention to local geographic and meteorological conditions specific to the Solomon Islands region.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.