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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Solomon Islands",
    "addressLocality": "Auki"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Solomon Airlines"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Auki",
  "code": "AKS",
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  "connection_tips": "Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport (AKS) is a classic Solomon Islands domestic connection point where the real hub is Honiara, not the provincial airport itself. Solomon Airlines' current guidance says domestic check-in opens 90 minutes before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure, which is worth following closely because there are fewer recovery options on island routes if you miss the flight. If your trip begins or ends on an international ticket, build the protective margin in Honiara rather than assuming the domestic segment will line up tightly on the same day.\n\nThat is especially important in the Solomon Islands, where weather, aircraft rotation, and network disruptions can all affect inter-island schedules. Auki is an important Malaita gateway, but it is not an airport where you should assume multiple same-day alternatives will be available if service moves late. If you are safeguarding an international departure from Honiara, many travelers will be better served by an overnight buffer in the capital.\n\nGround transport at AKS is simple but local. The airport is close to Auki, and onward travel is usually by pre-arranged pickup, taxi, or local vehicle rather than by formal airport shuttle. If you are going beyond Auki town to villages, mission stations, or coastal communities, make sure the person meeting you understands your flight details and any baggage constraints.\n\nAKS works well when you treat the domestic flight as one part of a larger island logistics chain: check in early, keep the Honiara connection generous, and confirm the final road transfer before boarding. In the Solomons, the smoothest trips are the ones planned around limited capacity and weather reality, not optimistic timing.",
  "country": "Solomon Islands",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=SBD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check in 90 minutes early; Solomon Airlines closes 30 minutes out.",
    "Keep an overnight buffer in Honiara for international chains.",
    "Prebook pickup in Auki, since airport transport is local and simple.",
    "Morning flights usually beat island weather better than afternoons.",
    "Use light duffels; small island aircraft leave little spare space."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "AKS",
  "icao": "AGGA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -8.69777778,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities. Check local area for accommodation and services during extended layovers.",
  "longitude": 160.68083333,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline representatives. Limited rebooking options may be available.",
  "name": "Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "HIR",
      "name": "Honiara International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "KWS",
      "name": "Kwailabesi Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MHM",
      "name": "Manaoba Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Gwaunaru'u Airport (AKS) is the primary aviation gateway to Malaita Island, the most populous island in the Solomon Islands. Located approximately one nautical mile southwest of the provincial capital of Auki, the airport serves as a critical link connecting the central and northern districts of Malaita with the national capital, Honiara. The airfield features a short, well-maintained runway that is exclusively served by Solomon Airlines, which operates regular domestic flights using DHC-6 Twin Otter and De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft, providing essential transport for local residents, government officials, and a growing number of adventure travelers.\n\nThe terminal at Gwaunaru'u is a minimalist and practical structure that reflects the relaxed and authentic spirit of the Solomon Islands. It consists of a simple, open-air building that provides essential shade and a basic waiting area for passengers. While the facility lacks the commercial luxuries of international hubs\u2014such as retail malls, restaurants, or ATMs\u2014it offers a professional environment where travelers are often greeted by the friendly local community. The layout is exceptionally user-friendly, with the runway located just a few dozen meters from the terminal entrance, ensuring a rapid transition for passengers and cargo between the aircraft and the local transport network.\n\nOperational activity at AKS is closely integrated with the unique cultural and geographic profile of Malaita. The airport acts as the starting point for exploring the stunning Langa Langa Lagoon, famous for its man-made islands and traditional shell money production. The terminal area offers arriving passengers an immediate introduction to the rugged beauty of the island, where the lack of traditional airport bustle highlights the region's geographic isolation and cultural preservation. For visitors, the airport represents more than just a transit point; it is the essential threshold to a region defined by its vibrant markets, traditional panpipe music, and the longest remote road network in the archipelago.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwaunaru%27u_Airport"
}