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Molokai Airport

MKK · PHMK · Kaunakakai, HI · 454 ft elevation · var 11E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PHMK / MKK
Coordinates
21.1529, -157.0960
Elevation
454 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY (ZHN)
Flight service (FSS)
HONOLULU
NOTAM facility
MKK
Attendance
ALL 0500-2015
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1946/07
Distance from city
6 NW

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (HST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:23 AM15:23Z
Sunrise05:48 AM15:48Z
Sunset07:13 PM05:13Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:38 PM05:38Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:38 PM → 05:23 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:13 PM → 04:48 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MIRL RY 05/23 AND RY 17/35, REIL RY 05 - CTAF. on 125.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

05TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 05 · 049°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
125.7

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 05/23

4,494 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 60k.

05
Heading
049° mag · 60° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Left
23
Heading
229° mag · 240° true
Markings
nonprecision
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Brush, 23 ft, 400 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 17:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Displaced threshold
593 ft

Runway 17/35

3,118 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 13k.

17
Heading
169° mag · 180° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Fence, 12 ft, 80 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
Displaced threshold
426 ft
35
Heading
349° mag · 0° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Fence, 4 ft, 248 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 12:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
ATIS128.2
CNTR124.1HONOLULU CNTR
CTAF125.7
GND121.9
RDO116.1HONOLULU RDO
TWR125.7

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
MKK · MolokaiVORTAC116.10r066° / 4.1 NM
LNY · LanaiVORTAC117.70r332° / 24.4 NM
CKH · Koko HeadVORTAC113.90r090° / 34.6 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air freight, Cargo

Ownership & management

Owner
HAWAII STATE AIRPORTS DIV
HONOLULU INTL ARPT, HONOLULU, HI
808-838-8600
Manager
MARVIN MONIZ
KAHULUI ARPT, KAHULUI, HI
808-281-9898

Remarks FAA

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • ARPT CLOSED TO AIR CARRIER OPS WITH 10 OR MORE PASSENGER SEATS 1930-0600 EXCEPT PPR, CALL 808-567-9660/9663.
  • 24 HRS PPR FOR DIVISION 1.1,1.2,1.3 EXPLOSIVES AND 4 HRS PPR FOR OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN/OUT OF ARPT CTC 808-567-6140/6008.
  • MTN APPROXIMATELY 1280' MSL LCTD 2.8 NM FROM RWY 05 THR ON CNTRLN EXTDD.
  • BE ALERT TO EGRETS AND PIGEONS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • LARGE ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GREATER THAN 78 FT MAY NOT USE TWY A OR RY 05/23 FOR SIMULTANEOUS OPNS.
  • (E94) LAWRS AVBL FROM TWR PERSONNEL 0600-1900 LCL.
  • STANDING WATER/PONDING ON RY 17/35 NEAR TWY ECHO DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY AT 808-840-6262.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MIRL RY 05/23 AND RY 17/35, REIL RY 05 - CTAF.
  • <TPA SMALL ACFT 1250' MSL. LARGE ACFT 1950' MSL.
  • ARPT OPNS/MAINT/AOM/MR. ANTONE KALILIKANE (808) 567-9660.
  • PCR VALUE: 104/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 124/F/B/X/T
  • PAPI NOT AUTHORIZED 1.8 NM BYD LDG THLD DUE TO RAPIDLY RISING TERRAIN.
  • APCH RATIO 23:1 FROM DSPLCD THLD.
  • APCH RATIO FROM DSPLCD THLD 23:1.
  • BRUSH 1900' FROM DSPLCD THR.

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PHMK in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About PHMK

Molokai Airport (MKK · PHMK) is an airport in Kaunakakai, HI, at 454 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,494 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PHMK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PHMK have a control tower?

Yes. Molokai Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at PHMK?

Molokai Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,494 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PHMK?

Molokai Airport is in Kaunakakai, HI, at an elevation of 454 ft MSL. Coordinates: 21.1529, -157.0960.

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