Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole

PHKO / KOA

Kailua-Kona, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
4kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
5,500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.97
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PHKO 160453Z 22004KT 10SM BKN055 28/21 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02780206

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 47ft
BKN 5,500ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,547ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.97 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.92 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (47 ft)
Pressure Alt
-3 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,568 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PHKO 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB05KT P6SM FEW025 SCT060 FM162000 22010KT P6SM FEW025 SCT060 FM162200 22010KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 FM170500 VRB05KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HKO
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
11,000 ft 150 ft ASP 185°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 3.1kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PHKO
IATA Code: KOA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 47 ft MSL

Location

City: Kailua-Kona
Country: US
Latitude: 19.738783°
Longitude: -156.045603°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT10

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 11,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (PHKO/KOA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Kailua-Kona, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 47 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (17/35) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.