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Medium airportScheduled service

Molokai Airport

IATA MKKICAO PHMKLocal MKK🇺🇸 Kaunakakai
Coordinates
21.1529°N, 157.0960°W
Elevation
454 ft (138 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-HI
Time zone
Honolulu(UTC-10:00)
Magnetic variation
9.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
18:48
Civil dusk
19:10

About 12h 35m 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 Molokai Airport

Molokai Airport

Molokai Airport, also known as Hoolehua Airport is a state-owned, public use airport located six nautical miles northwest of Kaunakakai, on the island of Molokai in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It is the principal airport of the island. The largest plane to ever fly here regularly was a Boeing 737-200 jet, which seats 127 passengers.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23▸ displaced4,494 ft / 1,370 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
17 / 35▸ displaced3,118 ft / 950 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS128.200 MHz
CNTRHONOLULU CNTR124.100 MHz
CTAFCTAF125.700 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDOHONOLULU RDO116.100 MHz
TWRTWR125.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (2)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (4)

Obstacle departure procedures (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Runway hot spots (1)

Showing 12 of 12 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KAUNAKAKAI CLASS DClass DControlledGND3000 ft MSL
KAUNAKAKAI CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: NE (from about 45°), on 38% of observations, averaging 11 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan89%1,324 ft
Feb91%1,225 ft
Mar88%1,228 ft
Apr89%1,328 ft
May93%1,432 ft
Jun97%1,551 ft
Jul95%1,625 ft
Aug94%1,714 ft
Sep96%1,770 ft
Oct96%1,687 ft
Nov94%1,538 ft
Dec89%1,423 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,2251,770 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Molokai Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Molokai Airport?

The ICAO code for Molokai Airport is PHMK, and its IATA code is MKK.

Where is Molokai Airport located?

Molokai Airport is medium airport located in Kaunakakai, United States, at an elevation of 454 ft (138 m).

How many runways does Molokai Airport have?

Molokai Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,494 ft / 1,370 m.

Which airlines fly to Molokai Airport?

Airlines historically serving Molokai Airport include Hawaiian Airlines, Maya Island Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Molokai Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Molokai Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Molokai Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Molokai Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Molokai 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 Molokai Airport?

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

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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