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Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at KeaholeKOA · PHKO

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Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)

Kailua-Kona, US · Regional Airport · IATA: KOA · ICAO: PHKO · 14 m ü. NN

CityKailua-Kona

Lat19.7388

Lng-156.0456

TimezoneUTC

TypeRegional Airport

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About This Airport

Aloha Air Cargo sets the rhythm at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (IATA: KOA, ICAO: PHKO), running Boeing 737 freighters six days a week and handling more than 70% of Hawaii's inter-island air cargo. From the dry, lava-strewn west coast of the Big Island, its refrigerated network keeps Kona coffee, seafood and cut flowers cold until they reach the consolidation hubs; transpacific shipments then move onward through Honolulu (HNL). The freight is real but modest. Named for the island-born astronaut lost aboard Challenger in 1986, KOA also serves steady resort traffic to the Kohala coast, with passenger numbers up about 2.4% in 2024 and a runway rehabilitation completed in 2025. Volcanic haze, the local vog, is part of the operating day here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole?▼

The IATA code of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole is KOA. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole located?▼

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona, US.

What is the ICAO code of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole?▼

The ICAO code of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole is PHKO. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole?▼

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole is at an elevation of 14 meters (47 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

19.73878, -156.04560

14 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 25 June 2026

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