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US-8434

Makalei Fire Station Heliport · Kailua-Kona

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,862 ft / 568 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Makalei Fire Station Heliport (US-8434), located in Kailua-Kona, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,862 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
Makalei Fire Station Heliport
ICAO / IATA
US-8434 / —
Municipality
Kailua-Kona
Country
Region
US-HI — Hawaii
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,862 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

PHKOILS
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole
7 km / 4 nm
PHMU
Waimea Kohala Airport
44 km / 24 nm
PHTOILS
Hilo International Airport
98 km / 53 nm
PHHN
Hana Airport
118 km / 64 nm
PHOGILS
Kahului International Airport
138 km / 74 nm

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