Kailua Kona International At Keahole Airport (PHKO / KOA)
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PHKO airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- PHKO
- IATA code
- KOA
- City
- Kailua
- Region
- Hawaii
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 47 ft (14 m)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10)
- Coordinates
- 19.7388° N, 156.0460° W
- Empty legs from
- 6
- Empty legs to
- 4
Weather & airport info PHKO
Current weather
Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 01:53 UTC- Wind
- 9 kt (17 km/h) from southwest (230°)
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- scattered clouds at 4,000 ft
- Temperature
- 29 °C (dew point 23 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,013 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR PHKO 030153Z 23009KT 10SM SCT040 29/23 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02890228 PNO
Forecast (TAF)
- 03 Nov, 00:00–04:00 UTC12 kt (22 km/h) from south-southwest (210°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 4,000 ft
- 03 Nov, 04:00–19:00 UTCfrom6 kt (11 km/h) from east-northeast (70°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 2,500 ft, few clouds at 4,000 ft
- 03 Nov, 19:00–06:00 UTCfrom10 kt (19 km/h) from west-northwest (290°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 5,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF PHKO 022322Z 0300/0406 21012KT P6SM SCT040 WS005/04030KT FM030400 07006KT P6SM FEW025 FEW040 FM031900 29010KT P6SM BKN050
Airport
- Elevation
- 47 ft (14 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:26 / 17:49 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,353 m (11,000 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- ATIS: 127.4
- Clearance: 121.9
- CTAF: 120.3
- Tower: 120.3
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map PHKO
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Closed per NOTAM: TWY A3, TWY A4
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (6)
Departure procedures (3)
Hot spots (1)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for PHKO(5)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- ClosedTaxiway: closedA1735/26· until 28 Feb, 15:00 UTC
Taxiway A3 closed to aircraft WINGSPAN MORE THAN 78 ft
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TWY A3 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 78FT
A1735/26 NOTAMN Q) PHZH/QMXLC////000/999/1944N15602W005 A) PHKO B) 2610022015 C) 2702281500 E) TWY A3 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 78FT
- ClosedTaxiway: closedA1733/26· until 28 Feb, 15:00 UTC
Taxiway A4 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 78 feet.
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TWY A4 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 78FT
A1733/26 NOTAMN Q) PHZH/QMXLC////000/999/1944N15602W005 A) PHKO B) 2610022014 C) 2702281500 E) TWY A4 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 78FT
- NoticeTaxiway09/071· until 04 Oct, 15:00 UTC
All taxiway surface markings at Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl at Keahole Airport are not standard and construction work is in progress.
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TWY ALL SFC MARKING NOT STD CONST
- NoticeRunway09/065· until 04 Jan, 15:00 UTC
The surface markings for runway 17/35 are not standard and are under construction.
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RWY 17/35 SFC MARKING NOT STD CONST
- NoticeRunwayA1718/26· until 04 Jan, 15:00 UTC
Runway 17/35 70 ft N and 45 ft S of taxiway A3 not GROOVED
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RWY 17/35 70FT N AND 45FT S OF TWY A3 NOT GROOVED
A1718/26 NOTAMN Q) PHZH/QMRXX////000/999/1944N15602W005 A) PHKO B) 2609251843 C) 2701041500 E) RWY 17/35 70FT N AND 45FT S OF TWY A3 NOT GROOVED
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Kona International At Keahole Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 168
- Departures
- 170
- Different jets
- 119
Most frequent origins: Honolulu International Airport (29), Lanai Airport (9).
Most frequent destinations: Honolulu International Airport (60), Kahului Airport (15), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (8), Lanai Airport (7), Boeing Field King County International Airport (6).
Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 90 (80), Pilatus PC-12 (44), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (25), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (24), Bombardier Global 7500/8000 (23).
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- Mokulele AirlinesHonolulu (Daniel K Inouye International) (PHNL) · Turboprop
- Mauna Loa HelicoptersHelicopter
- Vertical WorxsHelicopter
Empty legs from PHKO
6 departures available
Sat, Nov 21in 18 daysKailua KonaPHKO · Kona International At Keahole AirportBakersfieldKBFL · Meadows FieldGulfstream G55014—On request
21NovKailua Kona → BakersfieldPHKO → KBFL · in 18 daysGulfstream G550 · 14 seatsOn request- Sun, Nov 2210:00Kailua/KonaPHKO · Kona International At Keahole AirportLas VegasKLAS · Harry Reid International AirportCessna Citation Longitude14h 30mOn request22NovKailua/Kona → Las VegasPHKO → KLAS · 10:00Cessna Citation Longitude · 1 seat · 4h 30mOn request
Tue, Nov 24in 21 daysKailua-KonaPHKO · Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at KeaholeLas VegasKLAS · Harry Reid International AirportCessna Citation Longitude9—$38,421
24NovKailua-Kona → Las VegasPHKO → KLAS · in 21 daysCessna Citation Longitude · 9 seats$38,421- Sat, Dec 2621:30Kailua-KonaPHKO · Kona Intl At KeaholeVan NuysKVNYGulfstream GIV-SP13—On request26DecKailua-Kona → Van NuysPHKO → KVNY · 21:30Gulfstream GIV-SP · 13 seatsOn request
Sun, Dec 2709:30Kailua/KonaPHKO · Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole AirportVictoriaCYYJ · Victoria International AirportBombardier Challenger 60410—On request
27DecKailua/Kona → VictoriaPHKO → CYYJ · 09:30Bombardier Challenger 604 · 10 seatsOn request- Mon, Dec 28in 55 daysKailua/KonaPHKO · Kona International At Keahole AirportCarlsbadKCRQ · Mc Clellan-Palomar AirportBombardier Challenger 601——On request28DecKailua/Kona → CarlsbadPHKO → KCRQ · in 55 daysBombardier Challenger 601On request
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to PHKO
4 arrivals available
- Fri, Nov 6in 3 daysCarlsbadKCRQ · Mc Clellan-Palomar AirportKailua/KonaPHKO · Kona International At Keahole AirportBombardier Challenger 601——On request6NovCarlsbad → Kailua/KonaKCRQ → PHKO · in 3 daysBombardier Challenger 601On request
- Fri, Nov 27in 24 daysBakersfieldKBFL · Meadows FieldKailua/KonaPHKO · Kona International At Keahole AirportGulfstream G550145h 30mOn request27NovBakersfield → Kailua/KonaKBFL → PHKO · in 24 daysGulfstream G550 · 14 seats · 5h 30mOn request
Mon, Nov 3009:30VictoriaCYYJ · Victoria International AirportKailua/KonaPHKO · Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole AirportBombardier Challenger 60410—On request
30NovVictoria → Kailua/KonaCYYJ → PHKO · 09:30Bombardier Challenger 604 · 10 seatsOn request- Sun, Jul 11in 250 daysHonoluluPHNL · Honolulu International AirportKailua/KonaPHKO · Kona International At Keahole AirportDassault Falcon 2000LX1042mOn request11JulHonolulu → Kailua/KonaPHNL → PHKO · in 250 daysDassault Falcon 2000LX · 10 seats · 42mOn request
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Map: Kailua/Kona Airport
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About the airport
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PHKO airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Kailua airport (PHKO) today?
There are currently 5 valid NOTAMs for Kailua (PHKO). Affected: Taxiway: closed. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Kailua airport (PHKO)?
According to the latest weather report for PHKO (METAR, 03 Nov, 01:53 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 9 kt (17 km/h) from southwest (230°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 29 °C (dew point 23 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Kailua airport (PHKO)?
Kailua (PHKO) has one runway: runway 17/35 with 3,353 m (11,000 ft), asphalt.
What are the radio frequencies at Kailua airport (PHKO)?
Frequencies at PHKO: Tower 120.3 MHz and ATIS 127.4 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Kona International At Keahole Airport?
The ICAO code is PHKO and the IATA code is KOA. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of PHKO airport?
Kona International At Keahole Airport sits at 47 ft (14 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Pacific/Honolulu.
Can I fly to PHKO by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Kona International At Keahole Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to PHKO?
There are currently 6 empty legs departing from and 4 arriving at Kona International At Keahole Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.