2 Solomon Islands Logistics Infrastructure
National infrastructure suffers from lack of capital input and coordinated long term planning. Government regularly budgets funding for Road, Port and Communication improvements however finance does not seem to materialise for these projects. On-going Foreign Aid has been directed at improving infrastructure and is likely to continue, albeit slowly.
The expansive nature of the islands presents a huge logistical challenge. With over 300 inhabited islands, many sparsely populated and with very little financial resources there is little economic incentive for significant private foreign investment in infrastructure. Interisland sea transport using small and medium size coastal vessels continues to be the main transport mode and for the foreseeable future it is likely that small-scale owner operators will dominate the logistics infrastructure landscape. While this has historically met current demands it inhibits the potential for both economic growth and meeting a large-scale surge requirement.
2.1 Solomon Islands Port Assessment
The Solomon Islands ports are operated by Solomon Islands Port Authority (SIPA) a wholly-owned Solomon Islands government authority and is subjected to the State Owned Enterprises Act of 2007. SIPA reports to the Minister of Infrastructure Development
The ports of Honiara (Point Cruz) and Noro are classed as international ports The sea port of Point Cruz is the main port of entry into Solomon Islands. A number international shipping companies operate as the port has facility to handle containers Passenger ferry services operate from Honiara's main wharf at Point Cruz,
There are 4 other ‘significant’ ports. They are the ports of Gizo, Ringi Cove, Tulagi and Yandina, however these ports are suitable for interisland vessels only. They have no handling and storage facilities or security and are managed by the Provincial Authorities. Information on these local ports can be obtained from the NDMO if and when required in case of emergency operations.
2.1.1 Solomon Islands Port of Honiara
Key port information can also be found at:
Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Honiara
Port Overview
The seaport of Point Cruz is the main port of entry into Solomon Islands. A number of international shipping companies operate as the port has facility to handle containers Passenger ferry services operate from Honiara's main wharf at Point Cruz, the Notable operators are the ferry operations MV Pelican Express and MV Solomon Express, offering services once a week to Malaita and the western provincial cities of Mbunikalo, Seghe, Noro, and Gizo. Fuel is imported through a single buoy mooring system and pumped ashore through to the tanks farms belonging to Shell and those of Markworth Oil Ltd, Honiara Bulk Fuel. Larger vessels requiring bunkers up to 100,000 litres can be bunkered at the main port using trucks. Dump barges can be engaged for bunkers greater than 100,000 litres provided at least two weeks notice is given (South Pacific Oils).
The Port is undertaking a physical and administrative revamp, consultants from Singapore have reviewed all aspects of the physical, tariffs, processes and administration operation. The access roads are being repaired and upgraded; Lighting mounted on 30-meter turrets, container equipment to complement the new pier being constructed is being ordered, (the list was not available). The Port tariffs, inclusive of Marine and cargo operations have increased by 300 % to 400 % effective from the 1st of September 2015.
The port productivity is considered on the low side. The Stevedore operations are part of the Solomon Islands Port Authority
Port website: www.sipa.sb
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
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Port Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Gaudalcanal |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Honiara Adjacent to port |
|
Port's Complete Name |
Port Of Honiara |
|
Latitude |
-9.426389 |
|
Longitude |
159.9772 |
|
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Solomon Islands Ports Authority |
|
Management Contact Person |
Hugo Bugoro |
|
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
AIRPORT NAME: Honiara International (8 km) LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS: Solomon Airlines, Air Pacific, Air Vanuatu, Fiji Airlines, Pacific Blue Airlines, Virgin Blue, Qantas |
Port Picture
1 Container berth 1 5. Shell Fuel Storage facility
2 Container berth 2 6. Coastal shipping wharves
3 Storage warehouse 7. Markworth Oil Fuel Storage facility
4 Container storage area 8. Patrol boat berths
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The Management of the port is under Solomon Islands Port Authority (SIFA). They are responsible for all administrative matters and development. SIFA also manage all stevedoring operations. Tug boat services are contracted to 2 companies Pacific Towing (a Papua New Guinea company) and Dalgros (local). Port security is organised by the Government appointed Director Of Corporate Service There are several local shipping agents, Tradco, Sullivans and IDC Shipping Agencies, who handle the bulk of the port business. Transport ex-port by road is mainly done by owner operators or onward shipped on ferries and small boats to other islands.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.2.3 Soloman Islands Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
The only limitations to vessel size are the depth of the berths. There are no bottlenecks. Pilotage and Tugs are compulsory for vessels above 40m LOA. The port is rarely congested and consequently there is no waiting time. If necessary, humanitarian cargo will be given priority, with prior approval from the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs. This is a formality.
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
- |
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Major Import Campaigns |
Yes |
Nov – Jan (does not affect operations) |
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Other Comments |
Nov-Jan peak is due to festive season imports |
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|
Handling Figures for 2015 |
|
|
Vessel Calls |
417 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
32,000 |
|
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2015 (Includes Container volume) |
|
|
Bulk (MT) |
139,214 |
|
Break bulk (MT) |
526.468 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: www.sipa.com.sb/
Charges applied as per gazette rate to Break Bulk cargoes:
Stevedoring Charge @ $39.00 per Revenue tons
Tonnage dues @ $45.00
Handling Charge @ $25.00 per Revenue tones
Wharf charges @ $10.50 per Revenue tons
Solomon Islands Port of Honeira Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Berthing Specifications
|
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
|
Conventional Berth |
2 x multi -use |
#1. 130 |
8 - 10 |
|
|
Container Berth |
#2. 150 |
12 |
Also RoRo capable |
|
|
Silo Berth |
No |
|
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|
Berthing Tugs |
No |
2 x tugs berthed at domestic Ferry jetties or anchored |
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|
Water Barges |
No |
May be berthed at domestic ferry jetties |
Adjacent to the international Port of Honiara, there are 7 small jetties for local cargo/passenger and fishing vessels.
Fuel is discharged through a submarine cable and deposited into tanks on the wharf, run by the two fuel importers.
Further information on berthing specifications can be found in the following document:
Solomon Islands Port of Honeira Additional Information
Honiara has a deepwater international berth 120 meters (m) long, with a maximum depth of 10.5m alongside. Vessels up to 200 m long can be handled. In addition, Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) operates a 85-m wharf, with a depth of 3.4 m alongside, as well as a barge ramp. Adjacent to the international Port of Honiara, there are 7 small jetties for local cargo/passenger and fishing vessels. Fuel is discharged through a submarine cable and deposited into tanks on the wharf, run by the two fuel importers.
General Cargo Handling Berths
|
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Berths 1 & 2 |
|
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Berths 1 & 2 |
|
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
Berth 2 |
|
Other Imports |
Berths 1 & 2 |
Port Handling Equipment
Is the port handling equipment is operated and managed by SIPA, the Port Management entity
|
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
|
Dockside Crane |
No |
||
|
Container Gantries |
No |
||
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
||
|
Reachstacker |
Yes |
3 x 45 MT 5 x 45 MT (new) |
All operative and in reasonable condition |
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
||
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
||
|
Transtainer |
Yes |
|
Due to large quantities of fuel imported and vegetable oil exported port handles 200 transtainers / month |
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
8 x (range 3 –16MT) |
Further information on operational port cargo handling equipment can be found in the following document:
Solomon Islands Port of Honeira Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Container Facilities
The port is accustomed to large volumes of containerised cargo, however it relies on shipboard cranes to unload containers to wharf. Containers can be unloaded by other means on Berth 2. Provided the ship is RoRo capable.
|
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
|
Container Facilities Available |
2,0000 |
1,000 |
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
No |
|
Refrigerated Container Stations |
30 |
|
|
Other Capacity Details |
- |
- |
|
Daily Take Off Capacity |
250 |
|
|
Number of Reefer Stations |
30 |
|
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
250 |
|
|
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
100 |
|
Customs Guidance
Customs officers at the port are available 24/7. Their offices are located adjacent to the wharf. There is no waiting time for customs on arrival and clearance of a vessel generally takes about 1 hour. There are no special protocols to follow, customs officials are generally honest and straightforward to deal with.
For more information on customs in Solomon Islands please see the following link: 1.3 Solomon Islands Customs Information
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
Berth #2 (see table ‘Berthing Specifications” above) is a multipurpose and can accommodate
Grain and Bulk Handling
There is no specialised bulk grain handling facilities. Bulk grain is received containerised and trucked to the local mill in container. There are no bagging companies in the Solomon Islands.
Main Storage Terminal
There are 2 covered warehouses in the wharf compound area owned by SIFA. They are generally 40% utilised climbing to 60% utilization over the peak period Dec-Jan
|
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
|
Bagged Cargo |
2 |
280 m2 |
|
Refrigerated Cargo |
None (reefers only) |
|
|
General Cargo |
As for bagged (above) |
Storage Facillities
Managed by: Solomon Island Ports Authority
There is a free storage period of five days from the date of inward clearance of ship from which cargo is discharged. Thereafter there is a rising scale of storage charges starting at $3 (per tonne or cubic measurement) rising to $8.40 for 31 days or beyond. For goods in the bonded warehouse storage will be charged at 30c more per tonne than the above day rate.
| Total floor space | Quantity | Floor Area (m2) |
|---|---|---|
|
Main Quay Transit Sheds
|
2
|
140
|
|
Back of Port Transit Sheds
|
1
|
-
|
|
Lighterage Area Transit Sheds
|
n/a |
-
|
|
Customs Warehouses
|
1
|
-
|
Stevedoring
Stevedoring is provided 7 days a week, 24 hours a day as required. It is managed by SIPA, they run 3 x 8 hour shifts with a 4th gang on standby.
Hinterland Information
There are 30-40 side-lifter trucks owned by companies and individual operators that move containerised goods from the port. This is adequate for current demand and will also be sufficient to meet surge requirements. There is ample supply of smaller trucks owned by individual operators for shifting break bulk goods.
Port Security
The Director Of Corporate Services is responsible for the management of the Port Security. Security is good and there have been no reported issues. Port is patrolled 24/7
|
Security |
|
|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
|
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
|
Police Boats |
No |
|
Fire Engines |
No |
2.1.2 Solomon Islands Port of Noro
Port Overview
Noro has a single berth with a limitation of 64m LOA. It is managed by SIPA and is a secondary port.. There are no other limitations other than the berth size. Due to limited ship visits there is no congestion and no waiting time. It is mainly utilised by interisland shipping and ferry services. There are very few facilities or limited port infrastructure. There are 2 large forklifts capable of moving containers and 2 forklifts for moving pallets. Tradco Shipping Ltd, a shipping agency operates in the port.
Port website: www.sipa.com.sb
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
|
Port Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
New Georgia, Western Province |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
TOWN NAME. Noro DISTANCE: 1 km |
|
Port's Complete Name |
Port Of Noro |
|
Latitude |
-8º -12' -56' S |
|
Longitude |
157º 12' 41' E |
|
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Solomon Islands Port Authority |
|
Management Contact Person |
Douglas Alex |
|
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
AIRPORT NAME Honiara 301 nautical miles LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS |
Port Picture
1. National Fisheries Developments Ltd (NFD) private wharf 2. Main wharf
3. Container storage area 4. SIPA warehouse storage 5. SIPA office and workshop
6. NFD
workshop
7. NFD offices
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
SIPA is the SOE responsible for management of the port and facilities including stevedoring.
Tradco Shipping Ltd handles most of the shipping agency operations.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List here.
Port Performance
Noro channel draft is 15m. It has a single berth with a limitation of 64m LOA. It is managed by SIPA and is a secondary port.. There are no other limitations other than the berth size. Due to limited ship visits there is no congestion and no waiting time. It is mainly utilised by interisland shipping and ferry services. There are very few facilities or limited port infrastructure. There are 2 large forklifts capable of moving containers and 2 forklifts for moving pallets. Humanitarian cargo will be given priority if necessary with prior approval from the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs. There is unlikely to be any waiting tome for berthing.
Handling MTs includes or includes container volume.
|
Seasonal Constraints |
||
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
|
Rainy Season |
No |
|
|
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
|
|
Other Comments |
|
|
|
Handling Figures for 2015 |
|
|
Vessel Calls |
582 |
|
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
4923 |
|
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2015 |
|
|
Bulk (MT) |
15436 |
|
Break bulk (MT) |
61492 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: INSERT LINK TO PORT RATES/TARIFFS PAGE – link directly to an external webpage which has relevant rates, tariffs, and/or charges for the port, if available.
Charges applied as per gazette rate to Break Bulk cargoes:
Stevedoring Charge @ $39.00 per Revenue tons
Tonnage dues @ $45.00
Handling Charge @ $25.00 per Revenue tones
Wharf charges @ $10.50 per Revenue tons
Berthing Specifications
|
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
|
Conventional Berth |
1 |
64 |
12 - 15 |
This is the only berth |
|
Container Berth |
NO |
|
||
|
Silo Berth |
NO |
|
||
|
Berthing Tugs |
NO |
|
||
|
Water Barges |
NO |
|
General Cargo Handling Berths
|
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
There is only 1 berth (see above)
|
|
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
|
|
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
|
|
Other Imports |
Port Handling Equipment
There is limited port handling equipment. It is operated by SIPA
|
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
|
Dockside Crane |
NO |
||
|
Container Gantries |
NO |
||
|
Mobile Cranes |
NO |
||
|
Reachstacker |
Yes |
1 x 45 MT |
! x 45 MT new arriving 2017 |
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
NO |
||
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
NO |
||
|
Transtainer |
NO |
||
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
1 x 45 MT 1 x 7 MT 1 x 3 MT |
Container Facilities
There are no container facilities at the port.
|
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
|
Container Facilities Available |
No |
No |
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
No |
|
Refrigerated Container Stations |
No |
No |
|
Other Capacity Details |
No |
No |
|
Daily Take Off Capacity |
No |
No |
|
Number of Reefer Stations |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
No |
No |
|
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
No |
No |
Customs Guidance
There is a customs station at Noro and customs officers are available 24/7 as required.
For more information on customs in Solomon Islands, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 1.3 Customs Information here.
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
There is no multi purpose terminal
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
There is no grain and bulk handling facilities.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
There are 2 covered warehouses both of approximately 70 x 20 m . They are generally only 30% utilised.
|
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
|
Bagged Cargo |
2 |
280 m2 |
|
Refrigerated Cargo |
None |
- |
|
General Cargo |
As for bagged (above) |
- |
Stevedoring
Stevedoring service is managed by SIPA. There is adequate manpower available for current requirements and more labour can be drafted in case of surge requirements.
Hinterland Information
There are 3 side-lifter trucks owned by SolTuna (fishing company) 20’ – 40’ container capable that may be hired. SIFA allows un-stuffing of containers at port to enable business-houses to transport goods on small trucks (3 – 5 MT) .
Port Security
Port security is managed by the Port Authorities Director of Corporate Services and is present 24/7. There have been no reported issues with security in Noro Port
|
Security |
|
|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
|
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
|
Police Boats |
No |
|
Fire Engines |
No |
2.2 Solomon Islands Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at:
The Solomon Islands only international airport is Honiara International Airport (HIR), formally known as Henderson Field. Currently, the only international services to Honiara are from Brisbane, Nadi, Port Vila and Port Moresby. The aviation industry in the Solomon Islands is very limited, due to low passenger movements and poor economic development. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Solomon Islands (CAASI) is the authority in charge of aviation matters in the country and responsible for management of the airports.
Honiara International and Munda Airport are the only airports with paved runways. Munda airport on New Georgia Island can accommodate international flights. Currently there are no scheduled international flights into Munda however permission for International flights to Munda can be arranged through CAASI.
There are 33 other airports with unpaved (mainly corral rock) runways throughout the islands, Gizo, Shege, Fera (Ysabel) Auki, Kirakira, and Lata can handle smaller aircrafts such as Dash 8’s. Most of the runways are still operational after heavy rain as the coral rock provides a solid landing base.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links:
4.2.1 Solomon Islands Government Company Contact List
4.5 Solomon Islands Airport Company Contact List
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
Aircraft operating for less than 28 days in the Solomon Islands do not require registration.
Exemption from registration for aircraft operating longer than 28 days is possible at the discretion of the Director of CAASI. This will generally be given for the purposes of humanitarian aid
Registration of aircraft in the civil aircraft register in Solomon Islands can only be done if the aircraft is to be operated in the Solomon Islands. This will require meeting their maintenance procedure, operational management capability, crew and the purpose of operation. They do NOT register aircraft for the purpose of just registration. They recognize the state of the registry of the aircraft. Documentation for registration of aircraft is also depending on where the aircraft is manufacture (Very important). They usually leave the foreign aircraft register alone because it takes time and money to conduct registration. The exemption can only be given under national disaster situation.
- From The Director Of CAASI
2.2.1 Solomon Islands Honiara International Airport
The airport is adequate for the current traffic volumes. There are no issues with the operational aspects of the airport. The only bottlenecks tend to occur at the security checkpoints. There have been recent upgrades to runway and apron surfaces and the addition of landing lights.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
|
|
Province or District |
Guadalcanal |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Honiara 8 km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Honiara International airport |
|
Latitude |
|
|
Longitude |
160.0548
|
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
28 ft. / 9 m |
|
IATA Code |
HIR |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGH |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority Of Solomon Islands |
|
Management Contact Person |
George Satu |
|
Open From (hours) |
00.00 |
|
Open To (hours) |
24.00 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Civil Aviation Authority Of Solomon Islands (CAASI) runs airport management, including responsibility for security. Ground handling duties are contracted to 3 companies; Solomon Airlines, Solomon Islands Terminal Services and Pacific Air Express.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links:
4.2.5 Solomon Islands Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport operates at a satisfactory level for current demand. Peak periods are June July August when monthly traffic numbers increase by 30% (400flights/month). At this peak period the airport is operating to around 75% capacity.
|
Performance for 2014/15 |
|||
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day/ |
|
|
Total Aircraft Movements (2014) |
3,600 |
300 |
10 |
|
Total Passengers (2015) |
250,000 |
18,000 |
600 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
1,440 |
120 |
4 |
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
500 |
40 |
2 |
|
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
Cargo capacity is only being utilized at less than 50% with current facilities. There is no immediate plans to increase capacity or improve infrastructure at the airport.
Runways
Runway is in good condition there are no immediate plans to make any changes or improvements. There are no current issues with the runway.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2,200m x 45m |
|
Orientation |
06 24 (613 891.9mE 8,956874mN) |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There are no issues with current helicopter landing are. It is asphalt and in good condition.
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|
Present |
Yes |
|
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Any |
|
Width and Length (m) |
50m x 50m |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
The airfield has had regular maintenance following an upgrade of facilities that was funded by a Japanese aid program initiated in 2004. This resulted in upgrades to landing lights, runway and apron surfaces and the terminal building. There are on-going development plans contingent on the availability of funding.
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
|
Operating Details |
|||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B767 or A330 (Commercial) C7 lodestar (Military) |
||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B767 or A330 (Commercial) C7 lodestar (Military) |
||
|
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
20,000m2 |
||
|
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
No storage |
||
|
Handling Equipment |
|||
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
3 ton |
|
Max Height (m) |
10 |
||
|
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
|
Other Comments |
1 x 2 ton forklift |
||
Customs Guidance
Once cargo has been checked by customs it is transported to one of 5 airfreight operators (Solomon Airlines, Pacific Air Express, Pacific Air Cargo, TNT and DHL). The cargo is stored in the bonded warehouse, pending clearance.
If paperwork is in order then goods should be cleared through customs within one to two days maximum. Usually same day clearance. Customs is on hand for all international arrivals and departures.
Organisations are able to clear their own shipments provided they can fill in the C15 template and submit the necessary documents to customs.
The main clearing agents at the airport are DHL, IT and Pacific Air Cargo
Language English, Pidgin.
For more information on customs in Solomon Islands please see the following link: 1.3 Solomon Islands Customs Information
Storage Facilities
Solomon Airlines' cargo terminal is located adjacent to the international passenger terminal at Honiara International Airport. It has a cargo handling area of approximately 390m². It has a bonded warehouse of 65 m².
There are no large areas of covered storage available at the Honiara airport. During disaster responses that involves the receipt of international relief cargo in large quantities, agencies would have to collect their cargo as soon as it was cleared if they needed it to be stored undercover.
1. International Terminal 2, 3 & 4. Domestic terminal and offices
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
All charges are for international flights. All flights and aircraft weight classes are charged at the rate shown below.
All the charges below may be waived for humanitarian flights at the Director of CAASI’s discretion.
|
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ (Payable to Air Services Australia Ltd) |
225.00 |
||
|
Landing USD - $ |
1,042.00 |
||
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
15.00 |
||
|
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
|
15.00 |
|
|
Parking |
|
8.00/day |
|
|
Handling Charges |
|
Nil |
|
Fuel Services Charges
There are no charges for fuel services.
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
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Jet A-1 |
Nil |
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Avgas |
Nil |
Cargo Terminal Charges
There are 3 cargo-handling companies at the airport. There standard charges applied by all are shown below
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Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
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Handling Charge |
1 kg – 100 kg Over 100 kg total |
$13 for total load amount 0.13c /kg each kg over the 100kg |
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Break Bulk Fee |
Same as above |
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|
Diplomatic Mail |
Same as above |
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|
Strong Room – per consignment |
None |
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|
Cold Storage Fee |
None |
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Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
None |
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|
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/c |
|
|
Storage per Day |
1 – 50 kg $4.00/day 50 –100 kg $7.00/day Over 100 kg $13.00/day |
3 days grace period |
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Export Charges (USD -$) |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
1 kg – 100 kg Over 100 kg total |
$13 for total load amount 0.13c /kg each kg over the 100kg |
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International Air Waybill |
20.00 |
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|
Local Air Waybill |
20.00 |
|
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/c |
|
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/c |
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Diplomatic Mail |
13.00 |
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Storage Charges per Day |
N/c |
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Air-bridge Charges
There are no charges for the use of air bridges.
Further information on charges applied at Honiara International Airport, please see the following document:
Solomon Islands Honiara International Airport Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Security
Security Level: Good
Security is employed and managed by CAASI. Security Level: Good
The security at the Honiara Airport is of international standards and includes scanning of hand luggage and personel.
Companies Available
4.5 Solomon Islands Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at:
2.2.2 Solomon Islands Munda National Airport
Airport Overview
Airport and facilities are in fair condition. Runway is in good condition. Although there are no scheduled international flights Munda can accommodate international flights (usually charter) if required, including C130’s. With prior arrangement CAASI will organise customs and quarantine officials to be on hand. There are planned upgrades to bring infrastructure to a standard necessary for Munda Airport runway to be certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands as an 'emergency alternate status' runway. Civil works include the installation of airfield ground lighting and navigation aids, perimeter security fencing, an airport rescue and firefighting facility and two fire trucks. Project completion is expected in May 2017.
The total flight movement in 2015 was 2,500 flights and 40,000 passengers
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Solomon Islands |
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Province or District |
Western Province |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Munda Adjacent |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Munda |
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Latitude |
-8.327778 |
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Longitude |
157.2631 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
10 ft. 3 m |
|
IATA Code |
MUA |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGM |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Air Traffic Services (Contracted by CAASI) |
|
Management Contact Person |
George Ngumi (Air Traffic Services Ltd) |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
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|
Runway Dimensions |
1400m x 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
07/25 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes Max 2 (C130) |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
There are no fuel services available.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|
Jet A-1 |
N/available |
|
Avgas |
N/available |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
There are no Royalties of NOF’s.
There are no landing fees for domestic flights for International flights the same fees that apply at Honiara Airport apply at Munda.
Security
There is no security at Munda Airport.
There are 33 smaller unpaved airports/airfields in the Solomon Islands, some of which are not fully operational. Many of these runways are still operational after heavy rain as the corral rock provides a solid landing base.
The airports of Gizo, Munda, Seghe, Kirakira, Santa Cruz and Auki are able to accomodate Dash 8’s. The remaining airports if operational are able to receive Twin Otters. There is no night flying equipment and no refueling services at the regional airports.
Munda airport on New Georgia Island can accommodate international (usually charter) flights, including C130’s. The total flight movement in 2009 was 2002 flights.
2.2.3 Solomon Islands Other National Airports
There are 39 smaller unpaved airports/airfields in the Solomon Islands, some of which are not fully operational. Many of these runways are still operational after heavy rain as the corral rock provides a solid landing base.
The airports of Gizo, Munda, Seghe, Kirakira, Santa Cruz and Auki are able to accomodate Dash 8’s. The remaining airports if operational are able to receive Twin Otters. There is no night flying equipment and no refueling services at the regional airports.
2.2.3 Solomon Islands Afutara (Malaita Island) Airport
2.2.4 Solomon Islands Anuha Airport (Nggela Islands) Airport
2.2.5 Solomon Islands Ulawa Airport
2.2.6 Solomon Islands Atoifi Airport
2.2.7 Solomon Islands Auki Airport
2.2.8 Solomon Islands Avu Avu Airport
2.2.9 Solomon Islands Balalae (Shortland Island) Airport
2.2.10 Solomon Islands Barakoma Airport
2.2.11 Solomon Islands Barora Airport
2.2.12 Solomon Islands Batuna Airport
2.2.13 Solomon Islands Bellona/Anua Airport
2.2.14 Solomon Islands Choiseul Bay Airport
2.2.15 Solomon Islands Fera Airport
2.2.16 Solomon Islands Gatokae Airport
2.2.17 Solomon Islands Geva Airport
2.2.18 Solomon Islands Nusatupe Airport
2.2.19 Solomon Islands Kaghau Airport
2.2.20 Solomon Islands Kirakira Airport
2.2.21 Solomon Islands Kukudu Airport
2.2.22 Solomon Islands Kwai Harbour Airport
2.2.23 Solomon Islands Marau Airport
2.2.24 Solomon Islands Parasi Airport
2.2.25 Solomon Islands Mbambanakira Airport
2.2.26 Solomon Islands Mono Airport
2.2.26 Solomon Islands Mono Airport
2.2.27 Solomon Islands Onepusu Airport
2.2.28 Solomon Islands Ontong Java Airport
2.2.29 Solomon Islands Parasi Airport
2.2.30 Solomon Islands Ramata Airport
2.2.31 Salomon Islands Rennell/Tingoa Airport
2.2.32 Solomon Islands Ringgi Cove Airport
2.2.33 Solomon Islands Santa Ana Airport
2.2.34 Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Airport
2.2.35 Solomon Islands Savo Airport
2.2.36 Solomon Islands Seghe Airport
2.2.37 Solomon Islands Suavanao Airport
2.2.38 Solomon Islands Tarapaina Airport
2.2.39 Solomon Islands Tulagi Island Airport
2.2.40 Solomon Islands Viru Airport
2.2.41 Solomon Islands Yandina Airport
2.2.3 Solomon Islands Afutara (Malaita Island) Airport
Airport Overview
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Solomon Islands |
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Province or District |
Malaita |
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Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Afutara Airport |
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Latitude |
-9.64571 |
|
Longitude |
160.156189 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
AFT |
|
ICAO Code |
AGAF |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
|
|
Management Contact Person |
|
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
|
This airport has a scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.4 Solomon Islands Anuha Airport (Nggela Islands) Airport
Airport Overview
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Solomon Islands |
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Province or District |
Central |
|
Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Anuha Airport |
|
Latitude |
-9.64571 |
|
Longitude |
160.156189 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
ANH |
2.2.5 Solomon Islands Ulawa Airport
Airport Overview
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Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
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Country |
Solomon Islands |
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Province or District |
Makira-Ulawa |
|
Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Ulawa Airport (Arona Airport) |
|
Latitude |
-9.86083 |
|
Longitude |
161.98 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
RNA |
|
ICAO Code |
AGAR |
This airport has a scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.6 Solomon Islands Atoifi Airport
Airport Overview
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Uru Harbour Airport (Atoifi Airport) |
|
Latitude |
-8.873333 |
|
Longitude |
161.011389 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
ATD |
|
ICAO Code |
AGAT |
The airport has a scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.7 Solomon Islands Auki Airport
Airport Overview
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Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
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Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport |
|
Latitude |
-8.697778 |
|
Longitude |
160.680833 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
AKS |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGA |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines and is able to accommodate Dash 8s.
2.2.8 Solomon Islands Avu Avu Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Guadalcanal |
|
Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Avu Avu Airport |
|
Latitude |
-9.8683333 |
|
Longitude |
160.4105556 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
AVU |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGJ |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.9 Solomon Islands Balalae (Shortland Island) Airport
Airport Overview
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Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Balalae Airport |
|
Latitude |
-6.9925 |
|
Longitude |
155.888333 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
BAS |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGE |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.10 Solomon Islands Barakoma Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Barakoma, Vella Lavella Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Barakoma Airport |
|
Latitude |
-7.913 |
|
Longitude |
156.706 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
VEV |
|
ICAO Code |
AGBA |
2.2.11 Solomon Islands Barora Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Barora, New Georgia Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Barora Airport |
| Latitude | -7.6 |
| Longitude | 58.4 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
RRI |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.12 Solomon Islands Batuna Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Batuna, Vangunu Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Batuna Airport |
|
Latitude |
-8.5620278 |
|
Longitude |
158.1193056 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
BPF |
|
ICAO Code |
AGBT |
2.2.13 Solomon Islands Bellona/Anua Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Rennell and Bellona |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Anua, Bellona Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Bellona/Anua Airport |
|
Latitude |
-11.301667 |
|
Longitude |
159.798056 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
BNY |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGB |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.14 Solomon Islands Choiseul Bay Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Choiseul |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Choiseul Bay, Taro Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Choiseul Bay Airport |
|
Latitude |
-6.711944 |
|
Longitude |
156.396111 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
CHY |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGC |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.15 Solomon Islands Fera Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Isabel |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Maringe, Fera Island (near Santa Isabel Island) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Fera/Maringe Airport |
|
Latitude |
-8.107222 |
|
Longitude |
159.5775 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
FRE |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGF |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.16 Solomon Islands Gatokae Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Gatokae (Nggatokae Island), New Georgia Islands |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Gatokae Aerodrome (Gatokae Airport) |
|
Latitude |
-8.739167 |
|
Longitude |
158.203056 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
GTA |
|
ICAO Code |
AGOK |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.17 Solomon Islands Geva Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Geva, Vella Lavella Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Geva Airport |
|
Latitude |
-7.57583 |
|
Longitude |
156.5970001 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
GEF |
|
ICAO Code |
AGEV |
2.2.18 Solomon Islands Nusatupe Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Gizo, Ghizo Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Nusatupe Airport (Gizo Airport) |
|
Latitude |
-8.098611 |
|
Longitude |
156.864167 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
GZO |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGN |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines. The airport is able to accommodate Dash 8s.
2.2.19 Solomon Islands Kaghau Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Choiseul |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Kaghau Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kaghau Airport |
|
Latitude |
-7.332778 |
|
Longitude |
157.586944 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
KGE |
|
ICAO Code |
AGKG |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.20 Solomon Islands Kirakira Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Makira-Ulawa |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Kirakira, Makira Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kirakira Airport (Ngorangora Airstrip) |
|
Latitude |
-10.449444 |
|
Longitude |
161.898333 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
IRA |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGK |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines. The airport is able to accomodate Dash 8s.
2.2.21 Solomon Islands Kukudu Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Kukudu (Kukundu), Kolombangara |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kukudu Airport |
|
Latitude |
-8.0262 |
|
Longitude |
156.94783 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
KUE |
|
ICAO Code |
AGKU |
2.2.22 Solomon Islands Kwai Harbour Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Kwai Harbour |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kwai Harbour Airport |
|
Latitude |
-8.869807 |
|
Longitude |
161.003909 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
112 ft |
|
IATA Code |
KWR |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.23 Solomon Islands Marau Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Guadalcanal |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Marau, Guadalcanal Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Marau Airport |
|
Latitude |
-9.861667 |
|
Longitude |
160.825 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
RUS |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGU |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.24 Solomon Islands Parasi Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Guadalcanal |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Parasi, Marau Sound Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Marau Sound Airport (Parasi Airport) |
|
Latitude |
-9.6416702 |
|
Longitude |
161.4250031 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
PRS |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGP |
2.2.25 Solomon Islands Mbambanakira Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Guadalcanal |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Mbambanakira, Guadalcanal Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Mbambanakira Airport (Babanakira Airfield) |
|
Latitude |
-9.7475 |
|
Longitude |
159.838889 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
MBU |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGD |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.26 Solomon Islands Mono Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Mono Island, Treasury Islands |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Mono Airport |
|
Latitude |
-7.416111 |
|
Longitude |
155.565278 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
MNY |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGO |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.27 Solomon Islands Onepusu Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Onepusu |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
ONE |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.28 Solomon Islands Ontong Java Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Ontong Java |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Ontong Java Airport |
|
Latitude |
-5.515 |
|
Longitude |
159.5277778 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
|
|
ICAO Code |
AGGQ |
2.2.29 Solomon Islands Parasi Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Parasi |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Parasi Airport |
|
Latitude |
|
|
Longitude |
|
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
PRS |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.30 Solomon Islands Ramata Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Ramata Airport (Ramata Island) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Ramata Airport (Ramata Island Airstrip) |
|
Latitude |
-8.168056 |
|
Longitude |
157.6425 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
RBV |
|
ICAO Code |
AGRM |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.31 Salomon Islands Rennell/Tingoa Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Rennell and Bellona |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Tingoa, Rennell Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
|
Latitude |
-11.55 |
|
Longitude |
160.062778 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
RNL |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGR |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.32 Solomon Islands Ringgi Cove Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Ringgi Cove, Kolombangara |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Ringgi Cove Airport (Vila Airport) |
|
Latitude |
-8.12639 |
|
Longitude |
157.14301 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
RIN |
|
ICAO Code |
AGRC |
2.2.33 Solomon Islands Santa Ana Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Makira-Ulawa |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Santa Ana Island (Owaraha) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Santa Ana Airport |
|
Latitude |
-10.848056 |
|
Longitude |
162.454167 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
NNB |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGT |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.34 Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Temotu |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Santa Cruz Islands |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
|
Latitude |
-10.719722 |
|
Longitude |
165.797778 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
SCZ |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGL |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines. The airport can accommodate Dash 8s.
2.2.35 Solomon Islands Savo Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Central |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Savo Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
| Latitude | -9.15975 |
| Longitude | 159.818 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
SVY |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.36 Solomon Islands Seghe Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Seghe, New Georgia Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Seghe Airport |
|
Latitude |
-8.578 |
|
Longitude |
157.875 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
EGM |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGS |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines. The airport can accommodate Dash 8s.
2.2.37 Solomon Islands Suavanao Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Isabel |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Suavanao, Santa Isabel Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
|
Latitude |
-7.585833 |
|
Longitude |
158.731389 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
VAO |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGV |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.38 Solomon Islands Tarapaina Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Tarapaina |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
| Latitude | -9.4333333 |
| Longitude | 161.3833333 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
TAA |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.39 Solomon Islands Tulagi Island Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Central |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Tulagi Island (Tulaghi) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
|
Latitude |
-9.1 |
|
Longitude |
160.15 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
TLG |
|
ICAO Code |
AGTI |
2.2.40 Solomon Islands Viru Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Viru, New Georgia Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Viru Airport (Viru Harbour Airstrip) |
|
Latitude |
-8.466667 |
|
Longitude |
157.766667 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
130 ft/40 m |
|
IATA Code |
VIU |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.41 Solomon Islands Yandina Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Central Province |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Yandina, Mbanika Island, Russell Islands |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
|
Latitude |
-9.092778 |
|
Longitude |
159.218889 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
XYA |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGY |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.3 Solomon Islands Road Network
Solomon Islands Road Network
There are relatively few roads in the Solomon Islands. There are paved roads in and around Honiara and other major towns but most roads are coral, gravel or dirt. Roads are poorly lit at night and have significant potholes. Most outlying islands have few or no roads, with a transportation infrastructure consisting of walking trails or the use of outboard motor canoes. The majority of freight is moved around the country via boat, rather than road. Solomon Islands have 1183km of roads and 185 bridges extending over 30 islands. Approximately 90% of the roads are located in Guadalcanal and Malaita.
Road Construction / Maintenance
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Development is responsible for the maintenance and construction of roads. Road maintenance is outsourced to private contractors but is managed by the Department of Infrastructure and Development. They are currently involved in maintenance work around Honiara.
The Solomon Island Road Improvement Project (SIRUP), has been
initiated to maintain and rehabiliate roads and bridges. The
current projects are funded by AusAID, NZAID, Asian Development
Bank, and the SIG. They are currently involved in rehabilitating
and repairing roads on Guadalcanal and Kirakira with the work being
done by a mixture of labor based contractors and heavy equipment
contractors.
AusAID is also running a program to repair roads on Malaita.
The maintenance and construction of roads and road infrastructure is challenging due to heavy rainfall and steep terrain. Additionally the aquisition of land for new roads or materials for road building is difficult due to land ownership issues.
4.1 Solomon Islands Government Contact List
Further information on the services provided by the road authority contacts identified in the contact list and information on road inventory can be found in the following document:
Solomon Islands Road Assessment Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Distance Matrix
|
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Honiara |
Lambi |
Barandi |
Auki |
Fouia |
Hauhui |
Dala |
Atori |
|
Honiara |
|
68 |
44 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lambi |
|
|
112 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Barandi |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Auki |
|
|
|
|
112 |
76 |
9 |
50 |
|
Fouia |
|
|
|
|
|
188 |
103 |
144 |
|
Hauhui |
|
|
|
|
|
|
85 |
126 |
|
Dala |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41 |
|
Atori |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Travel Time Matrix
|
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hours) |
||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Honiara |
Lambi |
Barandi |
Auki |
Fouia |
Hauhui |
Dala |
Atori |
|
Honiara |
|
2 h 20 min |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lambi |
|
|
n/a |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Barandi |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Auki |
|
|
|
|
5 |
Motorcycle only |
15 min |
2 h 15 min |
|
Fouia |
|
|
|
|
|
n/a |
4 h 40 min |
7 h |
|
Hauhui |
|
|
|
|
|
|
n/a |
n/a |
|
Dala |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 h |
|
Atori |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distance Matrix
|
Distances between Major Towns (km) Malaita Island |
|||||
|
Auki |
Foula |
Hauhui |
Dala |
Atori |
|
|
Auki |
112 |
76 |
9 |
50 |
|
|
Foula |
112 |
188 |
103 |
144 |
|
|
Hauhui |
76 |
188 |
85 |
126 |
|
|
Dala |
9 |
103 |
85 |
41 |
|
|
Atori |
50 |
144 |
126 |
41 |
|
Travel TIme Matrix
|
Travel Time between Major Towns (hours) Malalta Island |
|||||
|
Auki |
Foula |
Hauhui |
Dala |
Atori |
|
|
Auki |
5 |
Motorcycle only |
15 mins |
2.15 |
|
|
Foula |
5 |
n/a |
4.40 |
7 |
|
|
Hauhui |
Motorcycle only |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
Dala |
15 mins |
4.40 |
n/a |
2 |
|
|
Atori |
2.15 |
7 |
n/a |
2 |
|
Road Security
Road security is generally good, though there are sometimes incidents of rocks being thrown at passing vehicles. If locals are repairing roads they may demand payment off passing trafic .
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
There are no weighbridges in operation in the Solomon Islands. There are no axle load limits in the Solomon Islands.
Road Class and Surface Conditions
Road Classification
| Classification | Description |
|---|---|
|
Main
|
Bitumen Seal
|
|
Local Distributor
|
Bitumen Seal
|
|
Local Connector
|
Gravel
|
|
Local Access
|
Gravel
|
|
Minor Access
|
Gravel
|
|
Feeder Road
|
Earth
|
|
Rural Access
|
Earth
|
Bridges
The bridges are a mixture of timber, concrete slab, steel girder and bailey (single lane). A number of bridges in the Solomon Islands have piles that are close together which in high water have led to debris collecting between piles. This has then blocked sections of the river causing the water to divert and wash away the bridge approaches. SIRUP is currently involved in building an number of new bridges with climate change adaptations to withstand 100 year flood events.
2.5 Solomon Islands Waterways Assessment
There are no ‘internal waterways’ in the Solomon Islands however the waterways between the islands are the most vital links between the 347 inhabited islands. Small craft and coastal freighters transport fuel, food and passengers. Operators are generally private companies and the smaller craft (5 -15m ‘Banana Boats) owner-operators. Condition of vessels varies widely.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Solomon Islands Government Contact List
Company Information
Most private transport companies have been operating many years as the main method of transportation of cargo and passengers between the many inhabited islands of the group. There are a variety of vessels available ranging from 600+ passenger ferries to landing craft, medium sized coastal freighters and smaller high-speed ferries and charter boats. While waterway security is not an issue, safety can be with vessel condition varying from new, to barely seaworthy. Extra care must be taken when planning trips during cyclone season (Nov – Apr) when high winds and rough seas can disrupt travel.
For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List here.
|
Passenger Carrying Capacity |
|||
|
Silent World |
Isabel Development Coy. |
Anolpha Enterprises Ltd |
|
|
Number of Passenger Vessels < 20 Passengers |
3 (10 pax with cargo charter) |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Number of Passenger Vessels < 50 Passengers |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Number of Passenger Vessels < 100 Passengers |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Number of Passenger Vessels > 100 Passengers |
Nil |
(3 x 150 pax) |
(2 x 300 pax) (1 x 600 pax) |
|
Cargo Carrying Capacity |
|||
|
Silent World |
Isabel Development Coy. |
Anolpha Enterprises Ltd |
|
|
Number of Boats |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Barges (Landing craft) |
|||
|
Number of Barges (landing craft) |
3 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
100 MT/90m3 200 MT/200m3 250 MT/220m3 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Tugs |
|||
|
Number of Tugs |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Travel Time Matrix
Note: vessels do not generally travel between ports but rather from Honiara return.
|
Travel Time from Main port to other major Ports on Coastal freighter (12 Knots) in Hours Distance in brackets in nautical miles |
|||||||||||
|
Taro |
Gizo |
Noro |
Seghe |
Yandina |
Tulabi |
Buala |
Auki |
Kirakira |
Rennell |
Temoyu |
|
|
Honiara |
23 (267) |
16 (202) |
15 (179) |
11 (133) |
4 (49) |
2 (22) |
6 (80) |
5 (58) |
10 (129) |
11 (135) |
29 (353) |
2.6 Solomon Islands Storage Assessment
Solomon Islands Storage Assessment
There are businesses in Honiara that have space available for rent. The availability of space in the provinces is very much dependent on the location. Smaller towns will have space available for storage of relief goods in disused private buildings (e.g. shops) schools, churches and other public buildings. The resident aid agencies use a mix of sea containers and spare rooms for prepositioning of emergency relief stocks in Honiara and the smaller centres on outlying islands and provinces
There are a large number of shipping containers available for rental for storage from private organisations. These can be loaded on a barge and taken to locations outside of Honiara. There needs to be equipment to unload the containers at the receiving end, this may require sending the loading equipment on the barge.
Refrigerated containers are the main form of cold storage used in the islands. These are available from the port. The Silent World Company has limited amounts of cool store and freezer space that may be available for rent.
There is adequate storage facility available for current requirements and further storage space that can be made available in case of emergency surge requirements. Short term storage for emergency relief will not be a problem in the Solomon Islands.
For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List here.
Commercial Storage
All the importer/wholesalers of food and dry good items have their own storage facilities in a range of sizes. They do not always have spare capacity for rental, however will generally make space available in an emergency situation.
|
Location |
Owner |
Available for Rent |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
|
Honiara (Ranandi) |
Silent World |
Yes |
500 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara (Ranandi) |
Silent World |
Yes |
20 x 20 ft containers |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara (Ranandi) |
Pacific Air Sea |
Yes |
100 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara (Ranandi) |
Pacific Air Sea |
Yes |
65 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara (Ranandi) |
Toll |
Yes |
500 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
The humanitarian organizations do not have major storage facilities. They utilize shipping containers in Honiara and the provinces and generally have other limited storage capacity using spare rooms in their offices or houses; they therefore have very limited capacity for sharing. Some of the humanitarian agencies (SIRC) have made prior arrangements with warehouse owners to use their available spare capacity in the advent of a major relief effort requiring storage .
|
Location |
Organization |
Sharing Possibility |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
|
Honiara |
Red Cross |
No |
150m3 |
Containers/rooms in offices |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Provinces |
Red Cross |
No |
50m3 |
Containers |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara |
World Vision |
No |
100m3 |
Containers |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara |
Oxfam |
No |
5 x 20ft |
Containers |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara |
NDMO |
Yes |
150 m² |
Building |
Flat (small door) |
Appears intact |
Public Sector Storage
Available Public sector storage appears very limited however space will be made available in emergency situations
|
Location |
Ministry / Agency |
Use Possibility |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
|
Honiara Port |
Port Authority |
Yes |
140 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears Intact |
|
Honiara Port |
Port Authority |
Yes |
140 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears Intact |
|
Noro Port |
Port Authority |
Yes |
140 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears Intact |
|
Noro Port |
Port Authority |
Yes |
140 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears Intact |
Cold Chain
There is no cold chain in the Solomon Islands but you can get reefers from the port if needed. Silent World also has a small amount of fridge and freezer space available for rent.
2.7 Soloman Islands Milling Assessment
There is one mill in the country, it is not large, details below.
Milling Company Delite Flour Mills
Delite provide flour for the local economy, they are not interested in increasing capacity despite the potential for exporting to other neighbouring Pacific Island nations.
|
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
|
Delite Flour Mills |
Name: Mathew Psang Title: Managing Director Email: glovision@solomon.com.sb Web: |
Tel: 30146 Fax: 30147 |
|
Summary of Role and Services |
||
|
Sole importer of grain into the country Mill and sell to businesses in the Solomon Islands |
||
|
Facilities |
||
|
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
200 |
|
|
Drainage |
Fair |
|
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Limited (fire extinguishers) |
|
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
n/a |
|
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
n/a |
|
|
Backup Generator(s) |
Yes |
N/a |
|
Milling Equipment |
|||
|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
|
E.U |
1980’s |
1987 |
Fair |
|
Maintenance |
||
|
Duration |
n/a |
Type of Maintenance |
|
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
|
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
|
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
No |
- |
- |
|
|
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
- |
- |
|
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
- |
- |
|
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
- |
- |
|
|
Staffing |
|
|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
2 |
|
Number of Full Time Labourers |
17 |
|
Weighbridge |
||||
|
Number |
Nil |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
|
Within Compound |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
|
Within Compound |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
|
Building |
|||
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
|
Building – Wheat Mill |
30 |
10 |
20 |
|
Building – Maize Mill |
No |
||
|
Walls |
Iron |
||
|
Roof |
Iron |
||
|
Floor |
Concrete |
||
|
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
|
|
Outside |
Inside |
|
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
|
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Moisture |
No |
No |
|
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
|
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
|
Pest Control |
|||||
|
Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
No |
|
Spraying |
No |
Frequency |
- |
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
No |
|
Security |
|
|
Security |
Good |
|
Compound |
Fenced |
|
Other Comments |
|
|
Access |
|||
|
Distance from Main Town (km) |
5 km |
||
|
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
10 mins |
||
|
Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
||
|
Road Limitations (if any) |
No |
||
|
Rail Connections |
N/a |
||
|
On the Railway From |
- |
To |
- |
|
Other Comments |
|
||
|
Milling Capacity |
||
|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
|
Wheat |
85 |
n/a |
|
Maize |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Storage Capacity |
||
|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
|
Within the Compound |
5,900 MT |
140 MT |
|
Outside the Compound |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Capacity to Blend |
|
40 MT/Hr |
|
Loading & Discharge Rates |
|
n/a |
|
Transport Capacity at Mill |
|
120 MT/Hr |