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    "addressCountry": "Solomon Islands",
    "addressLocality": "Taro Island"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Solomon Airlines",
    "Missionary Aviation Fellowship (MAF)",
    "Private Charters"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Taro Island",
  "code": "CHY",
  "connection_tips": "Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) is a remote Solomon Islands airport where the right connection strategy is to protect Honiara and treat Taro as the final domestic island arrival. Solomon Airlines' own current check-in guidance still says domestic counters open 90 minutes before departure and close 30 minutes before departure, which is useful because it reminds you how limited and process-sensitive domestic island flying can be. If your trip connects to an international departure from Honiara, an overnight or at least a very conservative buffer remains the safer approach.\n\nThe airport's unusual setting on Taro Island makes the local side interesting, but it does not make the connection more flexible. The issue is not navigation. It is weather, limited frequencies, and the lack of good recovery options if the domestic leg slips. That is the normal pattern in the Solomons, and Choiseul is no exception.\n\nOn arrival, the next movement may involve a boat, vehicle, or local pickup depending on where you are actually headed in Choiseul Province. That handoff should already be arranged before you travel. CHY works best when you think like an island traveler: protect the international itinerary at Honiara, obey the domestic check-in discipline, and treat the Taro leg as the final local movement rather than the part of the trip that has to carry a high-stakes same-day connection.",
  "country": "Solomon Islands",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=SBD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check carrier website for special baggage limits on small aircraft.",
    "Arriving 60 minutes before your domestic flight is ample for this small and friendly terminal.",
    "The airfield is located on a very small island at this airport.",
    "Pack all your essential supplies, including water and specialized medications.",
    "The flight between Gizo and Choiseul Bay offers spectacular views of the coral reefs."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=AGGC",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
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  "iataCode": "CHY",
  "icao": "AGGC",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -6.7119,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimal ground facilities. Taro town center is within walking distance, offering basic guest houses and local shops.",
  "longitude": 156.3961,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact the Solomon Airlines representative at the terminal or their main office in Honiara for assistance with rebooking.",
  "name": "Choiseul Bay Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "HIR",
      "name": "Honiara International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY), also known by its ICAO code AGGC, is a vital regional aviation facility located on Taro Island, the administrative capital of Choiseul Province in the Solomon Islands. Situated on a small coral island just off the northwest coast of the larger Choiseul Island, the airport acts as a critical lifeline for the provincial government and the local community. The airfield is a unique geographical feature, with the runway and terminal facilities occupying a significant portion of the entire island's land area.\n\nThe airport operates through a single, compact passenger terminal building that manages domestic island traffic. Facilities within the terminal are extremely basic, reflecting its role as a remote provincial outpost. Inside, travelers will find a simple check-in area and a sheltered waiting lounge that provides relief from the tropical sun. The facility's straightforward layout ensures that passengers can quickly transition from the terminal to the aircraft apron. The airfield consists of a well-maintained unpaved grass runway that is optimized for the regional turboprop aircraft, such as the de Havilland Canada Twin Otter and Dash 8, which are the mainstays of Solomon Islands aviation.\n\nCommercial services at CHY are exclusively provided by the national carrier, Solomon Airlines. Regular scheduled flights connect Taro Island with the national capital, Honiara (HIR), and the regional hub of Gizo (GZO) on Nusatupe Island. These flights are essential for the movement of government personnel, medical supplies, and local produce, as well as for the small but growing number of eco-tourists visiting the remote western Solomon Islands. Ground transportation on Taro Island is primarily conducted via small boats and walking tracks, as the island is small enough to navigate by foot. The airport's presence is fundamental to the integration of Choiseul Province into the national economy, ensuring that this distant community remains connected to the rest of the archipelago.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.flysolomons.com/plan/airport-information"
}