Airport
Manaoba Airport (MHM)
Manaoba Airport is a small domestic gateway serving Manaoba Island and northern Malaita in the Solomon Islands. Most onward travel from the airport is arranged by boat, with connections toward Auki and other parts of Malaita Province.
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About Manaoba Airport
Manaoba Airport is a small domestic airfield on Manaoba Island, in northern Malaita, Solomon Islands. The airfield was completed in 2015 and received its first commercial service in July 2018, when Solomon Airlines began Dash 8 flights between Honiara and Manaoba.
The airport primarily supports domestic travel to and from northern Malaita, connecting island communities with Honiara and other parts of the country. Its single runway measures approximately 1,500 metres and serves light aircraft and turboprop services.
Located on Manaoba Island, the airport is about 53 km from Auki, the provincial capital of Malaita. Onward travel is typically arranged by boat, as the island has limited road infrastructure; visitors should coordinate transfers in advance.
Despite its small size, the airport provides an important link for residents, businesses and visitors travelling across Malaita Province, with basic terminal facilities and a straightforward domestic travel experience.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Manaoba Airport operates a small single passenger terminal serving domestic flights. The compact terminal handles check-in, boarding and arrivals for scheduled and charter services.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Manaoba Airport
Transfers
Arrange private boat and land transfers from Manaoba Airport to villages, guesthouses and onward points across northern Malaita and toward Auki.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Manaoba and northern Malaita for meetings, site visits or island excursions.
Car Rental
Arrange a rental vehicle for independent travel after connecting to Auki, with onward road journeys across Malaita.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise boat charters and group transport between Manaoba Airport, villages, event venues and other Malaita destinations.
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