Airports / Solomon Islands / MUA
Munda Airport.
Munda, Solomon Islands · 10 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
178 nm
To the nearest alternate
Honiara International Airport (HIR).
Overview
Located in Munda, Solomon Islands, Munda Airport (AGGM / MUA) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 10 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MUA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Honiara International Airport (HIR, 178 nm), Buka Airport (BUA, 233 nm), and Tokua Airport (RAB, 377 nm). The field has a single 4,593-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from MUA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MUA to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
AGGM
IATA
MUA
FAA / Local
AGGM
Elevation
10 ft
Coordinates
8.3280° S · 157.2630° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,593 ft
- 07/254,593 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,593 ft
MUA's 4,593 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 178nmHIRHoniara International AirportHoniara
- 233nmBUABuka AirportBuka Island
- 377nmRABTokua AirportKokopo
- 427nmGURGurney AirportGurney
- 443nmHKNHoskins AirportKimbe
- 518nmKVGKavieng AirportKavieng
Location
Open the full mapAGGM · Munda Airport · Munda, Solomon Islands
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MUA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,185 nm | 7h 48m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,844 nm | 11h 40m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,256 nm | 12h 37m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,388 nm | 12h 56m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,402 nm | 12h 58m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,581 nm | 13h 23m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 5,721 nm | 13h 42m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,764 nm | 13h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MUA?
- Munda Airport's longest paved runway is 4,593 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MUA?
- Munda Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,593 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to MUA?
- The closest alternate is Honiara International Airport (HIR), about 178 nm away, followed by Buka Airport (BUA) at 233 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MUA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 7h 48m (3,185 nm), Anchorage about 11h 40m (4,844 nm), San Francisco about 12h 37m (5,256 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.