PHLU

VFR

KALAUPAPA

KALAUPAPA · HAWAII

Elev
23.9'
Longest RWY
2,700'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:54Z
Satellite top-down sketch of PHLU KALAUPAPA showing runway layout — runways 05/23
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PHLU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
799.9'
MSL · field 23.9' + 776 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +8 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF PHLU

PHLU does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PHMK (MOLOKAI) · 7.7 NM away. Conditions at PHLU may differ.

METAR · PHMK

Observed 22:54Z

PHMK 092254Z 05008G22KT 040V100 10SM FEW040 29/20 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND 07026/2229 SLP181 T02890200 $
Wind
050° @ 8G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 20°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,536 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
2 NM N
VFR sectional
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Pattern altitude
776 ft AGL · 800 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZHN · HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY
NOTAM facility
MKK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARVIN MONIZ
Address
KAHULUI AIRPORT, KAHULUI HI 96732

Flight service · Hours

FSS HNL
HONOLULU1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1530

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
050° · 8 kt
RWY 05
050°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 050° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 800 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored50° / 230°2,700 ftASPH23 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of PHLU KALAUPAPA in KALAUPAPA, HAWAII, showing runways 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A
PHLU · IAP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
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.

General notes

  • SEE AREA NOTICES - TRAFFIC ADVISORIES AT NON-TOWER ARPTS.
  • 24 HRS PPR FOR DIVISION 1.1,1.2,1.3 EXPLOSIVES AND 4 HRS PPR FOR OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN/OUT OF ARPT CTC 808-567-9660/9663.
  • PPR FM ST DEPT OF HEALTH COMMUNICABLE DISEASE DIV TO ENTER SETTLEMENT AREA PHONE HONOLULU 808-586-4580.
  • DEER & WILD ANIMALS ON & INVOF ARPT AT NIGHT.
  • OCT-MAY LARGE WAVES IMPACTING SHORELINE RESULTING IN SALT WATER SPRAYS 40 FT HIGH.
  • FOR CD CTC HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY AT 808-840-6262.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 05/23 MED INTST ONLY - CTAF. PAPI RWY 05 DAYTIME VFR USE ONLY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05PAPI UNUSBL BYD 2.2 NM. TERRAIN PENETRATES PAPI SAFETY SLOPE AT 2.7 NM. PAPI OTS INDEFLY.

Other notes

  • MANAGERARPT OPNS/MAINT/ MAN/ADM/-MR. ANTONE KALILIKANE MOLOKAI (808) 567-9660.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PHLU

Answer card
ICAO
PHLU
Name
KALAUPAPA
Location
KALAUPAPA, HAWAII
Elevation
23.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
799.9 ft MSL (776 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 2,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
050° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Kalaupapa Airport sits in Kalaupapa, Hawaii on the north shore of Molokai. Field elevation is 23.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 2,700 ft asphalt, with magnetic headings 61° and 241°. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. Pattern altitude is 776 ft AGL, or 799.9 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. That makes current weather, local terrain and visual cues more important than usual. The published remarks also matter. Medium intensity runway lights on 05/23 are activated by CTAF only. The PAPI on runway 05 is for daytime VFR use only. It is out of service indefinitely. Terrain also penetrates the PAPI safety slope beyond 2.7 NM. Deer and other wild animals are reported on and near the airport at night. From October to May, large waves can throw salt spray up to 40 feet high along the shoreline.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need local support. Airport operations, maintenance, management and administration are handled by Mr. Antone Kalilikane Molokai at 808-567-9660. For clearance delivery, contact Honolulu Control Facility at 808-840-6262. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current traffic advisories, settlement access limits, or other local restrictions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at PHLU?
Pattern altitude is 776 ft AGL. That is 799.9 ft MSL.
Does Kalaupapa Airport have a tower?
No. PHLU is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard traffic calls.
What runway is available at PHLU and how long is it?
PHLU has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 2,700 ft asphalt with magnetic headings 61° and 241°.
Are there ILS approaches at Kalaupapa Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for PHLU. Plan on visual procedures and current weather awareness.
How do the runway lights work at PHLU?
The medium intensity runway lights on 05/23 are activated by CTAF only. The published PAPI on runway 05 is for daytime VFR use only. It is out of service indefinitely.
Which FBOs are on the field at PHLU?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who handles airport operations at Kalaupapa?
Airport operations, maintenance, management and administration are handled by Mr. Antone Kalilikane Molokai at 808-567-9660.
Is there anything special to know before flying into PHLU at night?
Yes. Deer and wild animals are reported on and near the airport at night. The field is also coastal, so salt spray can be a factor from October through May.

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