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OIF Uru Harbour
Uru Harbour (IATA: OIF, ICAO:AGAT) is located in the the city of Atoifi, Solomon islands.

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IATA Code

OIF

ICAO Code

AGAT

Name

Uru Harbour

Type

Country / Region

Solomon islands (SB)

City

Atoifi

Latitude

-8.8733330

Longitude

161.0114000

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Uru Harbour（OIF） is a local airport serving Atoifi in the Solomon Islands. The supplied airport record places it at 161.0114000 longitude and -8.8733330 latitude, in the UTC+11:00 time zone. With no cargo or express-flight volumes stated in the source record, our service team treats Uru Harbour as a small regional access point rather than an international cargo gateway. Air freight planning normally depends on confirmed regional uplift, local handling availability, daylight operating conditions and onward connections through a larger Solomon Islands gateway. Cargo acceptance, aircraft type, customs arrangements and delivery capability must therefore be confirmed case by case before booking.

Airport name	Uru Harbour
Codes	IATA: OIF \| ICAO: AGAT
Location	Atoifi, Solomon Islands
Coordinates	161.0114000, -8.8733330
Time zone	UTC+11:00

Key Highlights

Regional rather than hub operation: Uru Harbour should be planned as a final-leg or feeder airport, not as a consolidation gateway.
Capacity is confirmation-driven: aircraft payload, baggage priority, weather and available ground support may affect acceptance of commercial cargo.
Limited local logistics infrastructure should be assumed: dedicated cold storage, dangerous-goods facilities, bonded warehousing and mechanised cargo handling require prior verification.
Connection risk is material: missed regional uplift can create a longer wait than the flight sector itself, especially for urgent or perishable shipments.
Door delivery needs local coordination: consignee availability, road access, boat transfer and handover arrangements may determine the practical delivery schedule.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team will not assume the presence of a dedicated freight terminal or specialist warehouse at Uru Harbour. The following items must be checked with the operating carrier, airport representative, appointed handling agent and relevant authorities before cargo is tendered:

Acceptance and weighing: confirm whether cargo is accepted as general freight, whether shipper-built pallets are permitted and how piece dimensions and chargeable weight are verified.
Storage: verify the availability, security and maximum dwell time of any temporary holding area. Do not plan extended airport storage without written confirmation.
Temperature control: chilled, frozen, pharmaceutical and other time-critical cargo should be booked only after confirming a functioning cold-chain handover at origin, transfer points and destination.
Dangerous goods: obtain advance confirmation that the operating carrier and local handler can accept the relevant UN number, packing instruction, labels and shipper's declaration.
Customs and inspection: establish where import or export formalities are completed and whether cargo must be pre-cleared through another Solomon Islands gateway.
Final delivery: arrange a named local contact, collection vehicle and contingency for road or water transfer where direct landside access is limited.

Routes & Transit Times

International shipments will generally require an onward connection through a larger Solomon Islands or regional gateway; the exact routing depends on current schedules, aircraft payload and carrier acceptance.
For export cargo, our team normally evaluates the complete chain: international uplift, gateway transfer, regional sector, destination handling and final delivery. A short flight sector does not by itself indicate a short door-to-door transit time.
Transit timing may be affected by limited uplift, weather, runway or operational restrictions, connecting-flight misalignment, customs availability, cargo dimensions and local transport access.
We will request a carrier-confirmed routing and operational cut-off before quoting. No fixed flight frequency, carrier assignment or delivery time should be relied upon until the booking is accepted.

For urgent shipments, our service team recommends comparing an airport-to-airport movement with a larger-gateway solution and, where practical, a multimodal alternative. The appropriate option depends on cargo value, urgency, size and final destination.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Atoifi and nearby communities, subject to road, coastal transport and consignee access conditions.
Likely airfreight profile: small, high-value, urgent or essential consignments where the cost of air transport is justified by time sensitivity or limited local supply.
Potential cargo categories: medical supplies, replacement parts, communications equipment, documents, packaged provisions and project or relief materials, subject to carrier acceptance.
Perishables: seafood, agricultural products and other temperature-sensitive goods may require pre-arranged packaging, rapid handover and an alternative plan if uplift is deferred.
Oversized shipments: construction materials, machinery and generators should be assessed for aircraft door dimensions, floor loading, lifting equipment and possible sea or road alternatives before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Booking cut-off: obtain the carrier's actual acceptance deadline and tender location. Small regional operations may require cargo to arrive well before the planned departure, with no same-day recovery if documentation is incomplete.
Documentation: prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, consignee contact details, permits and any customs or quarantine documents required for the commodity and route.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, pharmaceuticals, live animals and biological materials require advance review. Never tender such cargo on the assumption that local acceptance is available.
Inspection and release: customs, biosecurity or security examination can delay a connection. Ensure marks, piece counts, weights and declarations match the physical shipment and keep the consignee ready for prompt collection.

Shipping Tips

Send our team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, value, origin, final destination and required delivery date before requesting a rate.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging with clear piece marks and handling labels. For remote delivery, design packaging for repeated handling and possible transfer between air, road and marine transport.
Book early and request written confirmation of the regional sector, transfer point, cargo acceptance status, documentation cut-off and destination collection procedure.
For medical, perishable or emergency cargo, prepare a contingency routing and nominate a local receiver who can answer calls and collect immediately after release.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Uru Harbour handle international air cargo directly? International movements may be possible through a connecting gateway, but direct international cargo acceptance must be confirmed with the operating carrier and local handling arrangements for each shipment.

Can our shipment be delivered on the same day as the regional flight? This cannot be guaranteed. Arrival release, customs or inspection, local handling, consignee availability and onward road or boat transport can all affect final delivery.

Are dangerous goods accepted at Uru Harbour? Acceptance depends on the carrier, aircraft, route, trained personnel, packaging and documentation. Our service team will seek pre-approval for the exact UN classification before tender.

How should temperature-sensitive cargo be prepared? Use validated packaging suitable for the planned transit duration and confirm every transfer point in advance. A temperature-controlled facility or replenishment service should never be presumed.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation? Provide origin and destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, packaging, required date, consignee contacts and any special handling or regulatory requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, codes, location, coordinates, city, country and time zone in this module are taken from the supplied airport record for Uru Harbour（OIF）. Operational statements are presented as shipment-planning guidance for a small regional airport and must be verified with the operating carrier, handling agent and relevant Solomon Islands authorities before cargo tender.

Code and aviation-reference cross-checks should be made through recognised industry sources including iata.org and icao.int. These sources do not constitute confirmation of local warehouse capacity, flight schedules, customs availability, dangerous-goods acceptance or delivery times.

Verification boundary: no unverified runway dimensions, cargo throughput, warehouse area, airline schedule, handling fee, operating hour, certification or guaranteed transit time is stated here. Our service team will obtain current operational confirmation before quotation and booking.