Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole is a large airport serving Kailua-Kona, United States. Its IATA code is KOA and its ICAO code is PHKO. The airport lies at an elevation of 47 ft (14 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 11,000 ft (3,353 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KOA
- ICAO code
- PHKO
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 47 ft (14 m)
- Coordinates
- 19.7388, -156.0456
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 11,000 ft · 3,353 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MUE Waimea Kohala Airport | Waimea (Kamuela), United States | 49 km · 30 mi |
| ITO Hilo International Airport | Hilo, United States | 105 km · 65 mi |
| HNM Hana Airport | Hana, United States | 118 km · 73 mi |
| OGG Kahului International Airport | Kahului, United States | 135 km · 84 mi |
| LNY Lanai Airport | Lanai City, United States | 150 km · 93 mi |
| JHM Kapalua Airport | Lahaina, United States | 151 km · 94 mi |
| LUP Kalaupapa Airport | Kalaupapa, United States | 190 km · 118 mi |
| MKK Molokai Airport | Kaunakakai, United States | 192 km · 119 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KOA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,026 | 2,501 | 2,174 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,939 | 3,690 | 3,207 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,448 | 4,007 | 3,482 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,146 | 4,440 | 3,859 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,959 | 4,945 | 4,297 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,175 | 5,080 | 4,414 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,394 | 5,215 | 4,532 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,998 | 6,834 | 5,938 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,747 | 7,299 | 6,343 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 12,082 | 7,508 | 6,524 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 12,111 | 7,525 | 6,539 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,180 | 7,569 | 6,577 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,795 | 7,950 | 6,909 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,213 | 8,210 | 7,134 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,969 | 8,680 | 7,542 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 19,179 | 11,917 | 10,356 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.400 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.900 |
| CNTR | HONOLULU CNTR | 126.000 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.300 |
| RCO | HONOLULU | 123.600 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole?
The IATA code of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole is KOA and its ICAO code is PHKO.
Where is Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole located?
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole is in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, at 19.7388, -156.0456.
What time zone is Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole in?
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Honolulu. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 11,000 ft (3,353 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE), about 49 km (30 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.