Kirakira Airport – IRA
Kirakira Airport is a local airport that serves Kirakira, Solomon Islands. It is located on the island of Makira and works under the IATA code IRA and the ICAO code of AGGK. Coordinates for the airport are 10°26′58″S 161°53′54″E. The island that the airport stands on is part of the Makira-Ulawa Province. Kirakira Airport is also referred to as Ngorangora Airstrip. It caters to schedule flights provided by the Solomon Airlines, which is the National Airline for the Solomon Islands and is based in Honiara. The main type of aircraft handled by the airstrip is the DHC-6 Twinn Otter Aircraft.
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The Kirakira Airport was constructed in the 1950s. They cater to scheduled flights and is served by Solomon Airlines. In addition to commercial flights, the airport also receives chartered flights, private planes, and cargo traffic. Main destinations include Honiara and Santa Ana. The island of Makira served by the airport was formerly known as Sab Cristobal. It is the largest island on the Makira-Ulawa Province, which is one of the nine provinces in the Solomon Islands. Towns, cities, and villages located near the Kirakira Airport include Auki, Tigoa, Honiara, Tulagi, and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the formal accommodations on Makira Island and located near the airport is the well-rated Fresh Winds Guest House. It is easily accessible from the Kirakira Airport and features modern amenities. Other hotels that are easily accessible from IRA include Turtle Bay Lodge.
Alternate airports to Kirakira Airport include Ulawa Airport, which is located 41 miles away in Arona, Solomon Islands. Another major airport that can be used as an alternate for IRA include Santa Ana Airport.
