VAO
Suavanao Airport
Suavanao · Solomon IslandsICAO AGGV
Suavanao Airport (VAO) is an airport serving Suavanao, Solomon Islands, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 7° 35' 8.0" S, 158° 43' 51.6" E. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Guadalcanal (GMT+11).
Destinations
1
Airlines
1
Elevation
N/A0
Pacific/Guadalcanal
GMT+11
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Airport Details
IATA Code
VAO
ICAO Code
AGGV
City
Suavanao
Country
Solomon Islands
Local Time
04:40 AM (GMT+11)
Coordinates
Latitude:-7.5856°
Longitude:158.7310°
Popular Routes from VAO
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIR | Honiara, Solomon Islands | 156 mi | 0h 48m | short-haul | 64 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at VAO
1 active airline serving Suavanao Airport.
Solomon Airlines
IESolomon Islands
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Suavanao Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fera/Maringe Airport | FRE | Fera Island | Solomon Islands | 110 km |
| Kaghau Airport | KGE | Kagau Island | Solomon Islands | 130 km |
| Ramata Airport | RBV | Ramata | Solomon Islands | 136 km |
| Sege Airport | EGM | Sege | Solomon Islands | 145 km |
| Munda Airport | MUA | Munda | Solomon Islands | 181 km |
| Nusatupe Airport | GZO | Gizo | Solomon Islands | 214 km |
| Honiara International Airport | HIR | Honiara | Solomon Islands | 251 km |
| Choiseul Bay Airport | CHY | Choiseul Bay | Solomon Islands | 275 km |
Other Airports in Solomon Islands
Uru Harbour Airport
ATDAtoifi
Choiseul Bay Airport
CHYChoiseul Bay
Fera/Maringe Airport
FREFera Island
Nusatupe Airport
GZOGizo
Honiara International Airport
HIRHoniara
Kaghau Airport
KGEKagau Island
Ngorangora Airport
IRAKirakira
Marau Airport
RUSMarau
Munda Airport
MUAMunda
Ramata Airport
RBVRamata
Rennell/Tingoa Airport
RNLRennell Island
Santa Ana Airport
NNBSanta Ana
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 7° 35' 8.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 158° 43' 51.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -7.585560
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 158.731003
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Guadalcanal
- UTC Offset
- GMT+11
- Current Local Time
- 04:40 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 0 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 0 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Suavanao Airport?
The IATA code for Suavanao Airport is VAO, and its ICAO code is AGGV. The airport is located in Suavanao, Solomon Islands.
How many destinations can you fly to from VAO?
There are 1 direct destinations available from Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands.
What airlines fly from VAO?
There are 1 airlines operating from VAO, including Solomon Airlines.
What timezone is Suavanao Airport in?
Suavanao Airport is in the Pacific/Guadalcanal timezone (GMT+11). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Suavanao Airport?
Elevation data for Suavanao Airport is currently not available.
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