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Island gateway serving the Western Province of Solomon Islands.
Location
Gizo, Solomon Islands
Nusatupe Airport is a small regional airport serving Gizo, the capital of the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. It is located on Nusatupe Island, a small islet separated from Gizo town by a short stretch of water, making boat transfers a necessary part of the journey for arriving passengers.
The airport handles limited domestic traffic and serves as a key link connecting the Western Province to the national capital Honiara. It operates a single grass and gravel runway suitable for small turboprop aircraft. The facility plays a vital role in regional connectivity given the archipelagic geography of the Solomon Islands.
The airport gained international attention following the 2007 Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami, which caused significant damage to infrastructure in the Gizo area. Reconstruction efforts helped restore the airport's operational capacity in the aftermath of the disaster.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger facilities reflecting its regional status.
Getting to & from
Passengers travel between the airport on Nusatupe Island and Gizo town by short boat transfer across the water.
Airlines here
Solomon Airlines operates scheduled domestic services at Nusatupe Airport, connecting Gizo to Honiara and other regional destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Located on Nusatupe Island, separated from Gizo by water, requiring a boat ride to reach the town.
- ›Serves as the main air access point for the Western Province of the Solomon Islands.
- ›The airport and surrounding area sustained damage during the April 2007 Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami.
- ›The runway is short and suitable primarily for small turboprop aircraft.
- ›IATA code GZO reflects the airport's association with Gizo, the provincial capital.
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