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PHKO
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole · Kailua-Kona
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
47 ft / 14 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 11,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (PHKO), located in Kailua-Kona, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 47 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole
ICAO / IATA
PHKO / KOA
Municipality
Kailua-Kona
Country
Region
US-HI — Hawaii
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
47 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,000 ft / 3,353 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 185° / 5°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 185° / 5°
RWY 17 (185°)
110.90 MHz
IDENT: I-KOA | CRS: 175°
RWY 35 (5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
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
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026