Airport
Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL)
Rennell/Tingoa Airport serves Tigoa on Rennell Island and is the main air gateway to Rennell and Bellona Province. From the airport, travelers can reach Tigoa village and continue by truck or boat to Lake Tegano and the East Rennell World Heritage Area.
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About Rennell/Tingoa Airport
Rennell/Tingoa Airport is the only airfield serving Rennell Island, in the Rennell and Bellona Province of the Solomon Islands. Located at Tigoa, the island's main settlement, it provides a vital domestic link for one of the country's most remote communities.
The airport has a single short runway of about 672 metres with a coral surface, suited to small aircraft. Solomon Airlines operates scheduled services connecting Rennell Island with Honiara and Bellona Island, though flights are limited and weather-dependent.
Passenger facilities are basic, with a small terminal and a compact waiting area. The airport sits at the edge of Tigoa, so the settlement is within easy reach, while East Rennell's UNESCO-listed Lake Tegano and its surrounding natural areas are reached by truck or boat along local tracks.
Because of its remote location, travelers should plan carefully and confirm flight details with Solomon Airlines in advance. Onward travel on Rennell Island is typically arranged through local drivers, guesthouses or village contacts.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Rennell/Tingoa Airport has a single small passenger terminal used for domestic services. Solomon Airlines operates scheduled flights from the airport to Honiara and Bellona Island.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Rennell/Tingoa Airport
Transfers
Book a private transfer from Rennell/Tingoa Airport to Tigoa village, local guesthouses, Lake Tegano and other destinations on Rennell Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a local driver by the hour for flexible travel from Rennell/Tingoa Airport around Tigoa and Rennell Island.
Car Rental
Car rental at Rennell/Tingoa Airport is limited; travelers can arrange a local vehicle or truck with a driver for independent trips on Rennell Island.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize a truck, minibus or charter vehicle for groups traveling between Rennell/Tingoa Airport, Tigoa, Lake Tegano and nearby villages.
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