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Kona Intl At Keahole (PHKO/KOA) — Kailua-Kona, United States

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100, Jet A
Tower
120.3
Runways
17/35
Elevation
47 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 17
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 07:00Z
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: PHKO
  • Name: Kona Intl At Keahole
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 19.738783
  • Longitude: -156.045609
  • Elevation: 47 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Kailua-Kona
  • IATA Code: KOA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
  • Distance from City: 11.9 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 11000 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 69
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 120.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 120.300, 121.500, 243.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 127.400 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 808-327-9520
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $5.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $2.50 per 1,000 kg per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at PHKO.

Fuel Information

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Resort coast. Lava fields. International charters from Japan.

Alternates

PHOG

  • ICAO: PHOG
  • Name: Kahului
  • Distance (NM): 72.9
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A1735/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY A3 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 78FT
2026-10-02 20:15 UTC 2027-02-28 15:00 UTC
A1733/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY A4 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 78FT
2026-10-02 20:14 UTC 2027-02-28 15:00 UTC
A1718/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 17/35 70FT N AND 45FT S OF TWY A3 NOT GROOVED
2026-09-25 18:43 UTC 2027-01-04 15:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 04:15 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Nearby Airports

PHMU Waimea Kohala Airport 27 NM PHSF Bradshaw Army Airfield 28 NM PHUP Upolu Airport 33 NM HI05 Honokaa Airstrip 37 NM HI27 Upper Paauilo Airstrip 41 NM HI25 Kaalaiki Airstrip 45 NM HI28 Pahala Airstrip 45 NM HI32 Pepeekeo Airstrip 53 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at PHKO?
The tower frequency at Kona Intl At Keahole is 120.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at PHKO?
The FAA lists 100, Jet A for public use at Kona Intl At Keahole. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does PHKO require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is PHKO located?
Kona Intl At Keahole (PHKO) is located in Kailua-Kona, United States.
What is the IATA code for PHKO?
The IATA code for Kona Intl At Keahole is KOA.
Does PHKO have an ILS approach?
Yes, Kona Intl At Keahole has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 17/35.
Is PHKO a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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