International hub · Kailua Kona, United States

Kona International at Keahole

PHKOKOA
Elevation
47 ft
Coordinates
19°44′N 156°03′W
Local time
Pacific/Honolulu

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Field information

PHKO runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Kona International at Keahole (PHKO/KOA) has one runway, 17/35, 11,000 ft (3,353 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index D. Operating hours: 1600-0800Z. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at PHKO, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Pacific/Honolulu

  • Country

    United States

    US

  • Municipality

    Kailua-Kona

  • Elevation

    47 ft

  • Position

    19.7388, -156.0456

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    ARFF index D

  • Operating hours

    1600-0800Z

  • Access

    Prior permission required (PPR)

Runways · PHKO

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
17/3511,000 ft (3,353 m)150 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at PHKO.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kona International at Keahole (PHKO / KOA) in Kailua Kona, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. PHKO is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at PHKO

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at PHKO

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at PHKO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at PHKO

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at PHKO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to PHKO

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for PHKO: 19° 44′ 20″ N 156° 2′ 44″ W; elevation 47 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Kailua Kona

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kailua Kona. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at PHKO.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at PHKO

    Support for freighter operations into PHKO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where PHKO sits in the network

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Operating into PHKO?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kona International at Keahole — one desk for the whole trip.

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