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Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl At Keahole
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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026
| FAA/ICAO Identifier: | KOA / PHKO (Kilo-Oscar-Alpha) |
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| Lat/Lng: | 19.738765, -156.045631111 19-44-19.5540N, 156-02-44.2720W Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 04/23/2025 |
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| Elevation: | 50 feet Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 04/23/2025 |
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| Magnetic Variation: | 11E,(1985), [9E (2025)] |
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| Sectional: | HAWAIIAN ISLANDS |
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| From City: | 6nm NW of Kailua-Kona |
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| Use: | Open to the public |
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| Ownership: | Publicly owned |
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| Activation: | 01/1971 |
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| Attended: | All year Every day 0600-2200 (local) |
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| Control Tower: | yes 0600-2200 (local) |
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| Type: | ATCT |
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| Hours: | 14 |
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| Days Tower Operational: | ALL |
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| Airspace Class: | D,E,Class D Svc 0600-2200; Other Times Class E |
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| ARTCC: | Honolulu Control Facility(ZHN)Honolulu Control Facility Center |
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| FSS: | Honolulu FSS(HNL) |
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| NOTAMs and Weather: | KOANOTAM-D service at airport |
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| Wind Indicator: | Lighted |
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| Segmented Circle: | yes |
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| Lights: | When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed Activate MALSR Runway 17; HIRL Runway 17/35; Taxiway Lights - CTAF. |
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| Beacon: | Sunset-Sunrise |
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| Landing Fee: | no |
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| ARFF: | I D S 04/1973 |
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| CTAF: | 120.300 |
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| Weather: | ASOS 808-329-0412 |
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| ATIS: | 127.4 operates continuously |
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| Tower: | | Contact 'Kona Tower' | | 120.3, | 254.3 |
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| Ground: | | Contact 'Kona Ground' | | 121.9 |
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| Clearance: | |
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| Emergency: | |
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| Master Provides: | LAWRS |
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| Tower Remarks: | Approach/Departure Service Provided by Honolulu Control Facility (Zhn) on Frequencies 118.45 (Haleakala)/278.3 (Mount Haleakala RCAG). |
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| Fuel: | Grade 100 Gasoline (green) Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C Jet-a & 100 Octane Fuel Available Daily 0800-1700, Other Times with Prior Arrangments, Call 808-329-4682. |
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| Airframe Repair: | None |
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| Powerplant Repair: | Minor |
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| Bottled Oxygen: | None |
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| Bulk Oxygen: | None |
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| Transient Storage: | Tie-Down |
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| Other Services: | Air Freight, Cargo handling, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental |
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| Owner: | Hawaii St Arpts Div Honolulu Intl Airport, 300 Rodgers Boulevard, Ste. 700 Honolulu, Hi 96819 808-838-8600 |
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| Manager: | Chauncey Wong Yuen 73-200 Kupipi St, Kona Intl Airport at Keahole Kailua-Kona, Hi 96740-2645 808-327-9520 |
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Runway 17/35
| Length: | 11000 feet by 3rd Party Survey on 04/23/2025 |
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| Width: | 150 feet |
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| Surface: | Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition |
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| Surface Treatment: | Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved |
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| Classification (PCN): | 69 /F/A/W/T, 69 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength High (represents CBR >e; 13), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination |
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| Weight Capacity: | Single Wheel aircraft: 75,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 400,000 lbs Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 850,000 lbs Double Dual Tandem Wheel for Dc10-10 450000 Lbs Gwt; B747-Sp 700000 Lbs Gwt; B747-100 850000 Lbs Gwt. |
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| Runway Lights Edge Intensity: | High Intensity |
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End 17 |
End 35 |
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| Takeoff Run Available (TORA): | 11000 feet | 11000 feet |
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| Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): | 11000 feet | 11000 feet |
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| Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): | 11000 feet | 11000 feet |
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| Landing Distance Available (LDA): | 11000 feet | 11000 feet |
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| True Alignment: | 185,(176 Magnetic) | 005,(356 Magnetic) |
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| ILS Type: | ILS/DME | |
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| Right Hand Pattern: | Yes | |
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| Runway Markings: | Precision Instrument,Good Condition | Precision Instrument,Good Condition |
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| Elevation at End: | 50.5' MSL | 39.7' MSL |
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| Elevation at Touchdown Zone: | 50.5' MSL | 39.8' MSL |
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| Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: | 75' AGL | 70' AGL |
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| Visual Glide Path Angle: | 3.00° | 3.00° |
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| Visual Glide Slope Indicator: | 4-light PAPI on right side of runway | 4-light PAPI on left side of runway |
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| Approach Lights: | MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights | |
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| Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): | Yes | |
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| Objects: | Other Terrain | |
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| Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): | Precision Instrument Runway | Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile |
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| Object Clearance Slope: | 25:1 | 50:1 |
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| Object Height: | 6' AGL | |
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| Object Distance: | 400' Along centerline 400' Left of centerline | |
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| • | TPA Small Aircraft 800' MSL; Large Aircraft 1500' MSL. |
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| • | Req Four Engine Aircraft Taxi with Outboard Engs at Idle Due Narrow Taxiways. |
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| • | All Helicopters Confine Operations to Paved Areas. |
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| • | Prior Permission from Airport Manager for Transient Parking Call 808-327-9520. |
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| • | Migratory Bird Activity Within a 5 NM Radius of Airport. |
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| • | All Wide-Body Aircraft Contact Air Traffic Control Tower Prior to Engine Start. |
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| • | Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Explosives Prohibited. Prior Permission from Airport Mgr for Transportation of Division 1.4 Explosives and Hazardous Material in and out of Airport. |
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| • | Jet Aircraft on Cargo and South Ramp Contact Air Traffic Control Tower Prior to Engine Start. |
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| • | U.S. Customs Located on South Ramp. |
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| • | Push Back/Pull out Required from Terminal Parking Positions for All Aircraft, No Power out. |
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| • | Helicopter Operations on and in Vicinity of Taxiway Alpha. |
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| • | for Cd When Air Traffic Control Tower is Closed Contact Honolulu Control Facility at 808-840-6262. |
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| • | Ap ARFF Mnt CTAF 120.3 When ATC Closed. |
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