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AKS Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport
Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport (IATA: AKS, ICAO:AGGA) is located in the city of Auki, Solomon islands.

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IATA Code

AKS

ICAO Code

AGGA

Name

Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport

Type

Country / Region

Solomon islands (SB)

City

Auki

Latitude

-8.7025700

Longitude

160.6820068

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

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Airport Overview

Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport（AKS）, identified by ICAO code AGGA, serves Auki in Malaita, Solomon Islands. The airport is a small regional gateway rather than an international cargo hub, and its air-freight role is primarily connected with domestic or regional uplift and onward movement through a larger Solomon Islands gateway. The airport record places it at Auki, Malaita, at approximately 8.702570°S and 160.682007°E, operating in the UTC+11:00 time zone.

For international shipments, our service team normally treats Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport as a pre-arranged regional delivery or collection point. Cargo acceptance, aircraft capacity, handling arrangements, customs status and onward connections must be confirmed before booking. We do not assume dedicated freighter operations, bonded storage or unrestricted dangerous-goods acceptance at this location.

Airport	Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport
IATA / ICAO	AKS / AGGA
City / Country	Auki, Malaita / Solomon Islands
Coordinates	Approx. 8.702570°S, 160.682007°E
Time zone	UTC+11:00

Key Highlights

Regional airport profileBest suited to planned regional consignments rather than spontaneous airport-to-airport cargo movements.

International connection modelShipments may require consolidation, transfer or customs planning through a larger Solomon Islands gateway, subject to carrier confirmation.

Capacity-sensitive upliftAircraft payload, baggage loads, weather and operating schedules can materially affect cargo acceptance and routing.

Pre-arranged handlingOur team verifies acceptance, piece dimensions, handling equipment, documentation and consignee collection arrangements before release.

Limited-special-cargo toleranceDangerous goods, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals and oversized pieces require case-by-case approval.

Cargo Facilities & Services

At a regional airport of this profile, cargo services should be arranged as an operational process rather than assumed as a fully equipped international cargo-terminal service. Our service team confirms the following items with the applicable carrier, airport contact and local handling party:

Acceptance and delivery: cargo acceptance point, receiving hours, advance notice, weight and dimension limits, and consignee collection procedure.
Storage: whether short-term holding is available and whether cargo is kept in a general, secure, temperature-controlled or screened area. No bonded, duty-free or refrigerated capability is assumed without written confirmation.
Handling equipment: loading method, forklift or high-loader availability, manual handling limits and requirements for palletized or crated cargo.
Special cargo: prior approval is required for dangerous goods, dry ice, lithium batteries, live animals, pharmaceuticals, seafood and other time- or temperature-sensitive shipments.
Customs interface: import or export clearance arrangements must be established with the responsible authorities and local agent before cargo is dispatched.

Routes & Transit Times

Likely routing structure: international cargo is generally planned via a major Solomon Islands gateway or another confirmed regional interchange, followed by a domestic or regional connection to Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport.
Carrier selection: the operating carrier, interline arrangement and available belly capacity must be checked for the requested travel date; this airport record does not establish a fixed airline schedule.
Transit planning: our quotations are subject to connection availability and are not a promise of a fixed transit time. Waiting for the next suitable uplift may be necessary when capacity is limited.
Key disruption factors: weather, aircraft payload restrictions, local operating conditions, transfer timing, public holidays, documentation discrepancies and limited handling windows can affect the final delivery date.

For urgent cargo, our service team checks the complete door-to-door routing before acceptance and provides a confirmed operational plan only after carrier and local handling confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Auki and the wider Malaita delivery market, with final distribution depending on local road, coastal or community transport arrangements.
Typical regional demand: compact commercial supplies, replacement parts, telecommunications or electrical components, documents, personal effects and general provisions may be suitable when accepted by the operating carrier.
Time-sensitive cargo: fresh food, seafood, biological materials and medicines require confirmed temperature handling, packaging, acceptance timing and consignee readiness; these services should never be presumed.
Oversized or heavy cargo: machinery, construction materials and industrial equipment may be more practical by sea or multimodal transport unless aircraft loading limits and local delivery equipment are confirmed in advance.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: local acceptance and flight cut-off times can vary by operating carrier and handling arrangement. Our team obtains the actual cut-off before cargo is delivered to the airport.
Documentation: the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee details, commodity description, customs information and any required permits must be consistent and complete.
Dangerous goods: batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuel-powered equipment, dry ice and other regulated articles require correct classification, packing, marking, labeling and carrier approval under applicable air-transport rules.
Inspection and collection: customs or security examination may delay release. The consignee should be ready with identification, clearance documents, duties or taxes where applicable, and a suitable collection vehicle.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, packaging type, value and proposed shipping date to our service team before purchasing or tendering cargo.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for repeated handling and possible transfer. Mark every piece with the consignee name, destination, handling instructions and package count.
For perishables, medicines or other sensitive cargo, confirm temperature range, coolant or dry-ice requirements, maximum transit exposure and consignee collection capability before booking.
Keep a fallback plan available: our team can compare a confirmed regional air connection with sea freight, multimodal delivery or routing to an alternative Solomon Islands gateway when aircraft capacity or handling capability is unsuitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport receive international air cargo directly?

Direct international acceptance should not be assumed. Our service team first checks the operating carrier, customs arrangement, transfer gateway and local handling capability. Many shipments may require an international-to-regional connection.

Can I send dangerous goods or lithium-battery cargo to Auki?

Only after written carrier acceptance and verification of the complete route. The shipper must provide the correct classification, packing, labels, declarations and battery information where applicable. Passenger-aircraft restrictions may apply.

Is refrigerated or pharmaceutical handling available?

It must be confirmed for the specific shipment and travel date. Our team checks cool-chain equipment, storage exposure, transfer conditions, packaging validation and consignee collection before booking.

Why can the final delivery date change after booking?

Regional uplift may depend on aircraft payload, weather, operating schedules, transfer timing and local acceptance windows. A shipment can be rolled to a later confirmed uplift if the original connection cannot safely accept it.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Provide origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, declared value, packaging, readiness date, special handling requirements and consignee contact details. This allows our team to test routing and acceptance feasibility rather than quote on weight alone.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, country, city and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master record for Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport（AKS / AGGA）. Operational statements are presented as qualified logistics guidance for a small regional airport and are not a representation of a fixed airline schedule, terminal specification, customs authorization, storage capability or service commitment.

For independent identifier cross-checking, industry users may consult the official IATA domain: iata.org. Carrier acceptance, local operating hours, customs procedures, special-cargo capability and routing must be reconfirmed with the applicable airline, handling party and authorities before shipment tender.