Molokai Airport

PHMK / MKK

Kaunakakai, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
21:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
12 kt
60° G20 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PHMK 042154Z 06012G20KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP171 T02720178
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (454 ft)
Pressure Alt
342 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,891 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PHMK 041728Z 0418/0518 05012G20KT P6SM FEW035 FM042000 06015G25KT P6SM FEW030 SCT040 FM050500 05012G20KT P6SM FEW035 FM051200 05007KT P6SM FEW040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
05:00Z FM050500
+7h
VFR 50° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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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°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
17/35 3,118 ft 100 ft ASP 180°
6.0 kt 10.4 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PHMK

6,771 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.4%
MVFR
9.9%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0%

Molokai Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 9.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 32°C with an average of 23.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 11.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.3%
NE
43.4%
E
16.7%
SE
2.4%
S
12.4%
SW
1.6%
W
0.5%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.1°C
Range: 14°C to 32°C
14°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.3%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,771 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.