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Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole · Kailua-Kona

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
47 ft / 14 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.30 MHz (TWR)
Runway Summary
17/3511,000 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

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Briefing for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (PHKO), United States. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 47 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole
ICAO / IATA
PHKO / KOA
Municipality
Kailua-Kona
Country
Region
US-HI
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 11,000 ft / 3,353 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 185° / 5°
RWY 17
110.90 MHz
ID: I-KOA | CRS: 175°
RWY 35
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

ATIS ATIS
127.40 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.90 MHz
CNTR HONOLULU CNTR
126.00 MHz
CTAF CTAF
120.30 MHz
RCO HONOLULU
123.60 MHz
TWR TWR
120.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

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PHTO ILS
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PHHN
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PHOG ILS
Kahului International Airport
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PHNY
Lanai Airport
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Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified