Nana Airport (NAZ)

Nana Airport (NAZ) at Star Harbour represents one of the most remote aviation connections in the Solomon Islands, serving the eastern tip of Makira (San Cristobal) island with highly weather-dependent services. Ground and water transportation must be carefully coordinated before arrival, as Star Harbour offers no taxi services or vehicle rentals at the basic airstrip facility. The airstrip's grass surface becomes unusable when saturated by heavy tropical rains, leading to immediate cancellations that can extend for days during the wet season (November through April).

Solomon Airlines operates Twin Otter DHC-6 aircraft to this grass airstrip, but flights are cancelled very frequently - scheduled departures actually operating on time are the exception rather than the rule, making this destination unsuitable for travelers with tight international connections through Honiara. Most onward travel involves outboard motor boats, which take 45-60 minutes to reach various coastal villages and the famous surf breaks like Bola's near Tawarogha village to the northwest. Travelers must maintain complete flexibility with their schedules and should never plan same-day connections back to international flights from Honiara.

The 45-minute flight from Henderson International Airport (HIR) in Honiara is spectacular when weather permits, offering aerial views of countless pristine islands and coral reefs. These boat transfers are entirely weather-dependent and should be pre-arranged through local guesthouses or community contacts, as spontaneous transportation is virtually non-existent in this remote region where mobile phone coverage is extremely limited or absent. Essential supplies including water, non-perishable food, basic medications, and cash in Solomon Islands dollars must be carried, as Star Harbour has minimal commercial facilities and no banking services whatsoever.

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