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Kalaupapa Airport

IATA LUPICAO PHLULocal LUP🇺🇸 Kalaupapa
Coordinates
21.2110°N, 156.9740°W
Elevation
24 ft (7 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-HI
Time zone
Honolulu(UTC-10:00)
Magnetic variation
9.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:31
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:14
Civil dusk
19:38

About 13h 19m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Kalaupapa Airport

Kalaupapa Airport

Kalaupapa Airport is a regional public use airport of the state of Hawaii, located on the northern peninsula of the island of Molokaʻi, two nautical miles north of Kalaupapa Settlement, in Kalawao County. Most flights to Kalaupapa originate from Molokai Airport or from airports on the other Hawaiian islands by unscheduled air taxis and general aviation. It is also used as a cargo facility carrying goods for Kalaupapa, which has no road access from the rest of Molokai.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 232,700 ft / 823 m75 ftAsph-gUnlitOpen

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Obstacle departure procedures (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kalaupapa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kalaupapa Airport?

The ICAO code for Kalaupapa Airport is PHLU, and its IATA code is LUP.

Where is Kalaupapa Airport located?

Kalaupapa Airport is small airport located in Kalaupapa, United States, at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Kalaupapa Airport have?

Kalaupapa Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,700 ft / 823 m.

What time zone is Kalaupapa Airport in?

Kalaupapa Airport is in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone (UTC-10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kalaupapa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kalaupapa Airport is approximately 9.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kalaupapa Airport?

The nearest airport to Kalaupapa Airport is Molokai Airport (MKK), about 7.7 nm to the wsw, followed by Brandt Field and Panda Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Kalaupapa Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.