Airport
Ulawa Airport (RNA)
Ulawa Airport is the small gateway to Arona village and the island communities of Ulawa in the Solomon Islands' Makira-Ulawa Province. From here, travelers can arrange onward travel to Arona and nearby coastal areas, with connections continuing to Honiara and other parts of the region.
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About Ulawa Airport
Ulawa Airport (RNA) is a small domestic airport serving Arona village on Ulawa Island in the Makira-Ulawa Province of the Solomon Islands. Also known as Arona Airport, it provides an important air link between this outer island and the national capital, Honiara. Located about 2 km from Arona village on the southern part of the island, the airport has a single 900-metre runway used by light aircraft on short regional flights. Solomon Airlines operates scheduled services to Honiara, connecting Ulawa with the wider Solomon Islands network. Because Ulawa is a remote island, the airport has basic infrastructure and limited passenger facilities. Travelers should arrange onward transport in advance, as formal taxi and bus services are not available at the airport. Despite its small size, the airport plays a key role in keeping Ulawa Island connected for residents, business travelers, and visitors, offering a practical gateway to Arona and the surrounding coastal communities.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Ulawa Airport has a single small passenger terminal serving domestic flights. The compact facility handles Solomon Airlines services linking the island with Honiara, with no separate domestic or international terminals.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Ulawa Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Ulawa Airport to Arona village, local accommodations and other destinations across Ulawa Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a driver by the hour for flexible travel from Ulawa Airport, village visits, local errands and journeys around Ulawa Island.
Car Rental
Rent a car or 4x4 from Ulawa Airport for independent travel around Ulawa Island and onward journeys to Arona and nearby communities.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibus or group vehicle transfers between Ulawa Airport, Arona village, events and other locations across Ulawa Island.
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