Molokai Airport

PHMK / MKK

Kaunakakai, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 23:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
23:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
12 kt
70° G27 kt
10 SM
Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PHMK 292354Z 07012G27KT 10SM FEW022 SCT029 BKN055 26/18 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND 08027/2352 SLP186 T02560183 10272 20233 58016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 454 ft
FEW 2,200 ft AGL
SCT 2,900 ft AGL
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,654 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,354 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,954 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Molokai Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 12 knots with gusts to 27 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component (gusting to 9 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 5500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Mist. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Showers Rain, Mist between 12:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (454 ft)
Pressure Alt
282 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,711 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PHMK 292330Z 3000/3024 04014G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN045 FM300500 04009KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN035 PROB30 3012/3018 5SM SHRA BR BKN030 FM302000 04014G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN045
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
05:00Z FM300500
+5h
VFR 40° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
12:00Z PROB30
+12h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Showers Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HMK
05 ✈️
23
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
4,494 ft 100 ft ASP 60°
11.3 kt 4.1 kt
20° angle
17/35 3,118 ft 100 ft ASP 180°
4.1 kt 11.3 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PHMK

9,828 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.2%
MVFR
13.2%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
1.3%

Molokai Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 9.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 32°C with an average of 22.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 10.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.1%
NE
40.9%
E
13.5%
SE
4.6%
S
17%
SW
1.8%
W
0.6%
NW
1.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.9°C
Range: 14°C to 32°C
14°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

October September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 9,828 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Molokai Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PHMK
IATA Code: MKK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 454 ft MSL

Location

City: Kaunakakai
Country: US
Latitude: 21.152901°
Longitude: -157.095993°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+10

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,494 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,118 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Molokai Airport

Overview

Molokai Airport serves the island of Molokai in Hawaii, located at an elevation of 454 feet MSL near the town of Kaunakakai. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential air transportation for this rural Hawaiian island, supporting local and inter-island aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 90.2% of the time, with only minimal MVFR occurrences. Prevailing winds are from the northeast at an average of 8.9 knots, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 32°C and an average of 23.7°C. Visibility is consistently good, averaging 9.9 statute miles with rarely any restricted visibility.

Notable Features

Both runways (05/23 and 17/35) are asphalted, with the primary runway 05/23 measuring 4,494 feet in length. The airport's geographic location exposes it to consistent wind patterns, with calm conditions occurring only 10.8% of the time. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, making wind-related approach challenges minimal.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly reliable wind conditions with an average crosswind of 3.2 knots on runway 05/23 and 6.5 knots on runway 17/35. October, September, and January represent the most consistently favorable flying months. The airport's stable weather patterns and dual runway configuration provide flexibility for most aircraft operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.