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Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole

PHKOKOAKailua-Kona, HI·Medium Airport

PHKO is the ICAO code for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (IATA KOA), located in Kailua-Kona, HI.

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Airport guide

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (PHKO) sits 7 miles north of Kailua-Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. The single 11,000 ft runway handles every current business jet at MTOW. Field elevation 47 ft, no density-altitude concerns. Kona is the structural Big Island west-side luxury gateway — Four Seasons Hualalai, Mauna Lani Auberge, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, plus broader Kohala Coast resort corridor. Heavy US mainland + Japanese charter flow. Ground time to Four Seasons Hualalai is 15 minutes; Mauna Kea Beach is 30.

Background from Wikipedia

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole is the primary airport on the Island of Hawaiʻi, located in the Kailua-Kona area, Hawaii, United States. The airport serves leeward (western) Hawaiʻi island, including the resorts in North Kona and South Kohala. It is one of two international airports serving Hawaiʻi island, the other being Hilo International Airport on the windward (eastern) side.

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Oct 27, 2026
PHKO → KLAS(Las Vegas, NV)
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Oct 27, 2026
PHKO → CYYJ(Victoria, BC)
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Nov 25, 2026
PHKO → PHNL(Honolulu, Oahu, HI)
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Dec 21, 2026
PHKO → PHNL(Honolulu, Oahu, HI)
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Dec 23, 2026
PHKO → PHNL(Honolulu, Oahu, HI)
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Empty legs arriving PHKO (5)

Nov 20, 2026
PHNL → PHKO(Honolulu, Oahu, HI)
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Nov 30, 2026
CYYJ → PHKO(Victoria, BC)
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Dec 22, 2026
PHNL → PHKO(Honolulu, Oahu, HI)
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Dec 26, 2026
PHNL → PHKO(Honolulu, Oahu, HI)
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Jan 15, 2027
PHNL → PHKO(Honolulu, Oahu, HI)
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Frequently asked questions about Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole

What is PHKO airport?+
PHKO is the ICAO code for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (IATA KOA), located in Kailua-Kona, HI.
What does KOA stand for?+
KOA is the IATA code for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (ICAO PHKO) in Kailua-Kona, HI.
Where is Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole?+
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona, HI.
Does Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole?+
The longest runway at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole measures 7,000 ft (2,134 m).
What is the elevation of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole?+
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole sits at 47 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole in?+
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole operates on Pacific/Honolulu.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole?+
SkyAccess currently tracks 7 departing and 5 arriving private-jet empty legs at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.

References

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At a glance

Country
United States
Region
HI
Timezone
Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation
47 ft
Longest runway
7,000 ft (2,134 m)
Scheduled service
Yes
IATA
KOA
ICAO
PHKO

Activity

Departing legs
7
Arriving legs
5
Based aircraft
0
Operators
3

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