PHKO

VFR

ELLISON ONIZUKA KONA INTL AT KEAHOLE

KAILUA-KONA · HAWAII

Elev
50.5'
Longest RWY
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR22:53Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,050.5'
MSL · field 50.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PHKO

Current METAR

Observed 22:53Z

PHKO 092253Z 22009KT 10SM CLR 31/21 A3003
Wind
220° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
31°C / 21°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,846 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM NW
VFR sectional
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
ARTCC
ZHN · HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY
NOTAM facility
KOA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS HNL
HONOLULU1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 9 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

ILS OR LOC RWY 17
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100A
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AFRT,CARGO,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · PHKO

Answer card
ICAO
PHKO
Name
ELLISON ONIZUKA KONA INTL AT KEAHOLE
Location
KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII
Elevation
50.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,050.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 9 kt
Favored runway now

Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl at Keahole sits in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Field elevation is 50.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 17/35, at 11,000 ft. The tower is open from 0600 to 2200. One ILS approach is published for runway 17. The traffic pattern altitude for small aircraft is 800 ft MSL. Large aircraft use 1,500 ft MSL.

This is a busy island airport with jet traffic. Signature Aviation is on the field and carries Jet A and Jet A Prist. Big Island Jet Center is on the field and carries Jet A and Jet A Prist. Atlantic Aviation is on the field and carries 100LL and Jet A. Jet fuel and 100 octane fuel are available daily from 0800 to 1700. Other times need prior arrangements. Wide-body aircraft must contact the tower before engine start. Jet aircraft on the cargo and south ramp must also contact ATC before engine start.

A few operational items matter here. There is terrain obstruction at the runway 17 end. Migratory bird activity occurs within 5 NM of the airport. When the tower is closed, use CTAF 120.3 for airport rescue and fire fighting. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at PHKO for small aircraft?
The published pattern altitude for small aircraft is 800 ft MSL. Large aircraft use 1,500 ft MSL.
What runway does PHKO use for ILS approaches?
The airport has one ILS approach. It is published for runway 17. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before flight.
What are the tower hours at PHKO?
The control tower is open from 0600 to 2200. Outside those hours, CTAF 120.3 is used.
Which FBOs are on the field at PHKO?
Signature Aviation, Big Island Jet Center and Atlantic Aviation are on the field. Signature and Big Island Jet Center carry Jet A and Jet A Prist. Atlantic Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is 100LL available at PHKO?
Yes. Atlantic Aviation carries AVGAS 100LL. Call the FBO directly before arrival if you need current availability.
What is the longest runway at PHKO?
PHKO has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 11,000 ft long. That is the longest runway by default.
Are there any runway or terrain issues to watch at PHKO?
There is terrain obstruction at the runway 17 end. Plan your arrival and departure with that in mind, especially if you are flying a heavier aircraft or operating at night.
Is there a noise or curfew restriction at PHKO?
Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

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