Hawaii Airspace Rules Fixed: Pilots Get Clearer Skies
Published Date: 12/16/2025
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Summary
The FAA fixed some map details for the airspace around Kona Airport in Hawaii to make sure everything’s accurate. These changes affect pilots flying near the airport and take effect January 22, 2026. No extra costs or delays—just clearer skies and better navigation!
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Kona Airport Airspace Boundary Fix
If you fly near Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua-Kona, HI, the FAA corrected the airport geographic coordinates to Lat. 19°44'20" N, Long. 156°02'44" W and adjusted nearby Class E airspace boundaries. The rule defines specific segments (for example: 2.8 miles each side of the 186° bearing from the 4.3-mile radius to 5.7 miles south; a 7.4-mile radius from 700 feet above the surface; and 12 miles off the Island of Hawaii coastline from 1,200 feet) and takes effect January 22, 2026 at 0901 UTC. The FAA says these changes improve navigation for pilots and cause no extra costs or delays.
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