Waimea Kohala Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Waimea (Kamuela), United States. Its IATA code is MUE and its ICAO code is PHMU. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,671 ft (814 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 5,197 ft (1,584 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MUE
- ICAO code
- PHMU
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,671 ft (814 m)
- Coordinates
- 20.0013, -155.6680
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,197 ft · 1,584 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Waimea Kohala Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KOA Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole | Kailua-Kona, United States | 49 km · 30 mi |
| ITO Hilo International Airport | Hilo, United States | 72 km · 45 mi |
| HNM Hana Airport | Hana, United States | 95 km · 59 mi |
| OGG Kahului International Airport | Kahului, United States | 127 km · 79 mi |
| JHM Kapalua Airport | Lahaina, United States | 150 km · 93 mi |
| LNY Lanai Airport | Lanai City, United States | 160 km · 99 mi |
| LUP Kalaupapa Airport | Kalaupapa, United States | 191 km · 119 mi |
| MKK Molokai Airport | Kaunakakai, United States | 196 km · 122 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MUE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,977 | 2,471 | 2,147 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,895 | 3,663 | 3,183 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,468 | 4,019 | 3,492 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,097 | 4,410 | 3,832 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,910 | 4,915 | 4,271 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,223 | 5,110 | 4,440 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,407 | 5,224 | 4,539 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,035 | 6,857 | 5,958 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,708 | 7,275 | 6,322 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 12,044 | 7,484 | 6,503 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 12,075 | 7,503 | 6,520 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,190 | 7,575 | 6,582 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,766 | 7,932 | 6,893 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,186 | 8,194 | 7,120 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,968 | 8,679 | 7,542 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 19,224 | 11,945 | 10,380 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR | HONOLULU CNTR | 126.000 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.900 |
| RDO | HONOLULU | 122.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Waimea Kohala Airport?
The IATA code of Waimea Kohala Airport is MUE and its ICAO code is PHMU.
Where is Waimea Kohala Airport located?
Waimea Kohala Airport is in Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaii, United States, at 20.0013, -155.6680.
What time zone is Waimea Kohala Airport in?
Waimea Kohala Airport 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 Waimea Kohala Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 5,197 ft (1,584 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Waimea Kohala Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA), about 49 km (30 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.