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Ulawa Airport (RNA)

Arona, Solomon Islands · small airport · -9.861° 161.980° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeRNA
ICAO CodeAGAR
Typesmall airport
NameUlawa Airport
MunicipalityArona
CountrySolomon Islands
ContinentOC
Latitude-9.861° S
Longitude161.980° E
Elevation40 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountrySolomon Islands
ISO Code
RegionArona
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 RNA

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (9.9°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

Ulawa Airport (RNA/AGAR) is a small domestic airstrip serving Arona on Ulawa Island in Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands. It provides essential air access for the island’s communities and is used mainly by light aircraft on inter-island routes. The airport is simple and close to village life, with limited facilities.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know to confirm the return flight locally a day ahead and keep cash in small bills; weather and passenger loads can shift schedules quickly.
🚖 Getting There

Most visitors arrive on a domestic flight from Honiara or another Solomon Islands hub; book early and reconfirm before travel. There is no regular taxi or bus service at the airport, so arrange a pickup with your guesthouse or local host in advance. If you are continuing to nearby villages, ask about boat transfers, as road access may be limited and weather-dependent.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which airlines serve Ulawa Airport?
A: Domestic services, typically by Solomon Airlines or local operators, may connect Ulawa with Honiara and other Solomon Islands destinations; schedules are limited and can change, so confirm with the airline.

Q: What facilities are available at RNA?
A: Expect only basic facilities, such as a small waiting area and runway access. There are no shops, ATMs, or full-service terminals, so bring essentials.

Q: How do I get from the airport to Arona?
A: The airport is very close to Arona; most travelers arrange a local vehicle, motorbike, or walking pickup through their accommodation or local contacts. Public transport is not reliably available.

Q: Is Ulawa Airport open at night?
A: It is a small airstrip with limited lighting and operations; flights are generally daytime only. Check current operational status locally.
AI-generated content · Generated Oct 2, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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