Sege Airport (EGM)

Sege, SB 🇸🇧 Small Airport

ICAO

AGGS

IATA

EGM

Elevation

- ft

Region

SB-WE

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Airport Information

GPS Code: AGGS

Local Code: Not available

Location: -8.57889° N, 157.876007° E

Continent: Oceania

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Traveler sentiment regarding Seghe Airport (EGM/AGGS) in the Solomon Islands is generally positive, with a focus on its recent infrastructure upgrades improving safety and reliability for local air travel. While a very basic facility, travelers appreciate its unique charm and the essential connectivity it provides to the region.

What Travelers Love
  • Recent Airfield Upgrade: The airfield received a significant upgrade, completed by June 2024, co-funded by New Zealand, Australia, and the Solomon Islands. This project aimed to make the runway safer and more reliable, enabling flights to operate under all weather conditions, thus enhancing connectivity for the country's provinces.
  • Unique Local Experience: The airport is described as one of the "quaintest little airport sheds in the known world," offering a distinctive and memorable travel experience.
  • Basic Amenities Available: Despite its small size, the airfield offers clean toilets and places to buy snacks and drinks.
  • Community Atmosphere: Travelers can experience a local market nearby and even join in a game of soccer with local children across the grass airfield, contributing to a friendly and authentic atmosphere.
  • High Marks for Getting to Airport and Baggage Claim: Travelers have given "100% 100%" ratings for "Getting to the airport" and "Baggage claim," suggesting a smooth experience in these areas.
  • Safety Perception: Despite a reported delay due to a mechanical check, the traveler felt "very safe with all of the local pilots flying internal air routes within Solomon Islands."
Common Complaints
  • Few Amenities: The airport has "few amenities" beyond basic snacks and drinks.
  • Potential for Delays: One recent experience noted a 30-minute flight delay due to an oil gauge problem requiring checks.
  • Basic Facilities: The terminal building is characterized as a "shed," indicating very basic infrastructure.
  • Limited Information on Specifics: Detailed information on security wait times, customs/immigration experience, transportation connections, and parking is not readily available in recent traveler reviews.

Overall, Seghe Airport provides essential air connectivity to the Solomon Islands, and recent upgrades have significantly improved its operational capabilities and safety. While offering a very basic and unique local experience with limited amenities, traveler sentiment is positive regarding its functionality and the friendly local atmosphere.

Last updated: 59 days ago

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