Airport
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ)
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport is the main air gateway to Lata and the Santa Cruz Islands in the eastern Solomon Islands. Compare transfer options to Lata town, nearby coastal villages and accommodations across Nendo Island.
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About Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport serves Nendo, the largest of the Santa Cruz Islands, in Temotu Province, Solomon Islands. It is the principal air link between the provincial centre of Lata and the capital, Honiara.
Located on the outskirts of Lata, about 2 km from town, the airport has a single coral-surface runway of approximately 914 metres that can accommodate Dash 8-class aircraft. Its position on Nendo Island makes it the main arrival point for travellers heading to the eastern Solomons.
Solomon Airlines operates scheduled flights between Honiara's Henderson International Airport and SCZ, connecting the Santa Cruz Islands with the rest of the country. From the airport, Lata town is reached by a short taxi ride or pre-arranged vehicle, and local guesthouses are nearby.
Facilities are modest, as expected at a small regional Pacific airport, with a basic terminal designed for domestic passenger flows. The airport plays an important role in keeping this remote province connected to national services and supplies.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport operates a single small passenger terminal serving domestic flights, mainly scheduled Solomon Airlines services between Honiara and the Santa Cruz Islands.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport to Lata town, local guesthouses and destinations across Nendo Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
Rent a car from Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport or nearby Lata for independent travel around Santa Cruz Island and Temotu Province.
Bus & Group Transfers
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