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PHMU

Waimea Kohala Airport · Waimea (Kamuela)

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,671 ft / 814 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.90 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 5,197 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Waimea Kohala Airport (PHMU), located in Waimea (Kamuela), 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 2,671 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Waimea Kohala Airport
ICAO / IATA
PHMU / MUE
Municipality
Waimea (Kamuela)
Country
Region
US-HI — Hawaii
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,671 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,197 ft / 1,584 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 52° / 232°
RWY 04 (52°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (232°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CNTR HONOLULU CNTR
126.00 MHz
CTAF CTAF
122.90 MHz
RDO HONOLULU
122.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

PHKOILS
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole
49 km / 27 nm
PHTOILS
Hilo International Airport
72 km / 39 nm
PHHN
Hana Airport
95 km / 52 nm
PHOGILS
Kahului International Airport
127 km / 69 nm
PHJH
Kapalua Airport
150 km / 81 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026