Choiseul Bay Airport
Choiseul Bay · Solomon IslandsICAO AGGC
Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) is an airport serving Choiseul Bay, Solomon Islands, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 6° 42' 43.0" S, 156° 23' 46.0" E. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Guadalcanal (GMT+11).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from CHY
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GZO | Gizo, Solomon Islands | 100 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 41 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at CHY
1 active airline serving Choiseul Bay Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Choiseul Bay Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaghau Airport | KGE | Kagau Island | Solomon Islands | 148 km |
| Nusatupe Airport | GZO | Gizo | Solomon Islands | 162 km |
| Munda Airport | MUA | Munda | Solomon Islands | 203 km |
| Ramata Airport | RBV | Ramata | Solomon Islands | 212 km |
| Buka Airport | BUA | Buka Island | Papua New Guinea | 238 km |
| Suavanao Airport | VAO | Suavanao | Solomon Islands | 275 km |
| Sege Airport | EGM | Sege | Solomon Islands | 263 km |
| Fera/Maringe Airport | FRE | Fera Island | Solomon Islands | 384 km |
Other Airports in Solomon Islands
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 6° 42' 43.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 156° 23' 46.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -6.711944
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 156.396111
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Guadalcanal
- UTC Offset
- GMT+11
- Current Local Time
- 05:27 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 0 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 0 m
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