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Waimea Kohala Airport

IATA MUEICAO PHMULocal MUE🇺🇸 Waimea (Kamuela)
Coordinates
20.0013°N, 155.6680°W
Elevation
2,671 ft (814 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-HI
Time zone
Honolulu(UTC-10:00)
Magnetic variation
9.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:28
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
19:06
Civil dusk
19:30

About 13h 14m 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 Waimea Kohala Airport

Waimea-Kohala Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located one nautical mile southwest of Waimea, an unincorporated town in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Waimea Kohala Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: PHSF.

Live weather

PHSF

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 225,197 ft / 1,584 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRHONOLULU CNTR126.000 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz
RDOHONOLULU122.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Instrument procedures & charts

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

Instrument approaches (4)

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.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KAMUELA 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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle2,687 ft
Obstacle2,697 ft
Obstacle2,687 ft
Obstacle2,680 ft
Obstacle2,690 ft
Obstacle1,214 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Waimea Kohala Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Waimea Kohala Airport?

The ICAO code for Waimea Kohala Airport is PHMU, and its IATA code is MUE.

Where is Waimea Kohala Airport located?

Waimea Kohala Airport is medium airport located in Waimea (Kamuela), United States, at an elevation of 2,671 ft (814 m).

How many runways does Waimea Kohala Airport have?

Waimea Kohala Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,197 ft / 1,584 m.

Which airlines fly to Waimea Kohala Airport?

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

How many destinations are served from Waimea Kohala Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Waimea Kohala Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Waimea Kohala Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Waimea Kohala Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Waimea Kohala 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 Waimea Kohala Airport?

The nearest airport to Waimea Kohala Airport is Honokaa Airstrip [UNUSABLE] (HI05), about 10.6 nm to the ene, followed by Bradshaw Army Airfield and Upper Paauilo Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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