




Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole is the primary airport on the Island of Hawaii. It serves transpacifc and interisland flights. KOA is located in West Hawaii at Keahole. The Big Island is known for its active volcanoes, orchids, golf courses and scenic coastline. We look forward to welcoming you to Kona!
June 29, 2022 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation is advising anyone traveling out of Hawaii's five major airports (HNL, OGG, LIH, KOA, ITO) to arrive early and be prepared for short supply of public parking. MORE>>
April 18, 2022 – Following the court decision issued by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Biden Administration officials have advised that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) public transportation masking order is not in effect at this time. This means wearing masks on airport property is no longer required. MORE>>
March 23, 2022 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds everyone that masks must be worn at all times at State Airports through April 18, 2022. MORE>>
December 20, 2021 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division alerts travelers of limited parking at the five main airports across the state during the holiday season due to an anticipated increase in airline passengers. MORE>>
September 09, 2021 – Gov. David Ige has signed an executive order that requires contractors and visitors at state facilities and on state property to provide their vaccination or testing status prior to entry. The Order takes effect on Sept. 13, 2021. MORE>>
January 13, 2020 – Applicants must possess one year of clerical work experience of a variety of clerical tasks, demonstrated knowledge of office practices, able to operate various kinds of office equipment, demonstrated ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, write and compare words and numbers accurately. Please send resume to [email protected].
Aug 20, 2020 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is happy to announce that phase two of the new thermal temperature screening equipment installation has been completed at Hawaii’s five airports that accept trans-Pacific flights. A total of 133 cameras statewide are operational and available to detect people with a body temperature of 100.4 degrees and above. The equipment is now installed at all gates and departure security checkpoints at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Kahului Airport (OGG), Lihue Airport (LIH), Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO). MORE>>
June 24, 2020 – Electric vehicles have been able to park at airports free of charge since 2012. Electric vehicle owners will be assessed the parking fee at the airports and any other lot or metered area that was previously free beginning 12 a.m. on July 1, 2020. MORE>>
May 22, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division advises travelers to get dropped off at the airport, in particular the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), over the summer travel season from Memorial Day to Labor Day, rather than paying for parking. MORE>>>
Jan. 24, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces that Transportation Network Companies (TNC) will be eligible to pick up customers at neighbor island airports beginning Feb. 1, 2019. Designated ride share pick up locations at Kahului Airport (OGG), Lihue Airport (LIH), Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA), Hilo International Airport (ITO) and Kapalua Airport (JHM) have been established by HDOT and are shown on the maps in the hyperlink for each airport. MORE>>
KONA — The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public that there will be fire training exercises at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) for the Hawaii District Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters (ARFF) on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, and Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. MORE>>
KONA – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division marked the start of construction on the Terminal Modernization Project Phase 1 at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The groundbreaking ceremony kicked off construction of an improved facility that will enhance the customer experience for those traveling to and from Kona. MORE>>
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA)
Hana Airport (HNM)
Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Kahului Airport (OGG)
Kalaeloa Airport (JRF)
Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)
Kapalua Airport (JHM)
Kawaihapai Airfield (HDH)
Lanai Airport (LNY)
Lihue Airport (LIH)
Molokai Airport (MKK)
Port Allen Airport (PAK)
Upolu Airport (UPP)
Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)
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