Arrival Information

Known as General Lyman Field prior to 1989, Hilo International Airport occupies 1,391 acres about two miles east of Hilo, on the eastern shore of the island of Hawaii. The airport's primary runway (8-26) is 9,800 feet long and is used principally for air carrier operations. Crosswind Runway 3-21 is 5,600 feet long and is used mainly for general aviation operations. The passenger terminal complex, including commuter facilities, is at the southern edge of the airport and is served by an access roadway from Kekuanaoa Avenue, between the passenger terminal complex and the crosswind runway to the west. General aviation facilities are located along the eastern edge of the crosswind runway, also served by the terminal access roadway. A parking apron for transient military aircraft is provided at the western edge of the runway.

Kona International Airport at Keahole occupies 3,450 acres of land about seven miles northwest of Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawaii. The airport accommodates domestic overseas, international, interisland, commuter/air taxi, and general aviation activities. It has an 11,000-foot runway and a complex of facilities at the eastern edge of the airfield for arriving and departing passengers, air cargo and mail, airport support, and general aviation operations. These facilities are served by an access roadway extending from the Queen Kaahumanu Highway. At the passenger terminals, the access roadway forms a one-way loop enclosing public parking and rental car check-in facilities. An additional complex of facilities, used primarily by rental car agencies for returns, general maintenance, and storage is located along the airport access roadway, midway between the passenger terminals and the highway. General aviation, cargo, and related facilities are located to the south of the passenger terminals and the access roadway.

Upolu Airport is at the northern tip of the island of Hawaii, three miles from the town of Hawi. This general aviation airport has a single runway (without taxiways) and two aircraft parking areas south of the runway. The east parking area support passenger terminal operations and the west parking area provides tie down facilities for general aviation aircraft. The airport does not have a control tower, aircraft rescue and fire fighting facilities, or discrete air cargo facilities. Access to the airport is provided by a one-lane roadway off of Akoni Pule Highway. No significant near-term improvements are planned. In the long term, if traffic increases, the State envisions building a parallel taxiway south of the runway, and to move the existing terminal facilities farther from the runway to provide improved clearances and additional aircraft parking.

Waimea-Kohala Airport occupies 90 acres on the island of Hawaii, one mile south of the town of Kamuela. The airport has a single runway, without taxiways and an aircraft parking apron at the west end of the runway serving the passenger terminal and general aviation facilities. AVGAS 100LL fueling facilities are available. No air traffic control tower facility provided. An aircraft rescue and fire fighting facility shares space in the airport maintenance facility. Vehicular access to the terminal and other facilities is provided by a short connecting roadway extending from the Mamalahoa Highway. Modest enlargements for fixed-wing and helicopter hangars are being considered.