FAA Fixes Typos in Hawaiian Airspace Coordinates
Published Date: 12/11/2025
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Summary
The FAA fixed some small map details for the airspace around Kona Airport in Hawaii, making sure the coordinates are spot-on. These changes affect pilots flying near the airport and take effect January 22, 2026, with no extra costs involved. It’s a quick correction to keep the skies safe and clear!
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Kona Airport Airspace Correction
Pilots and aircraft operators near Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keahole Airport (KOA) in Hawaii will be affected by a correction to Class E airspace coordinates and legal descriptions effective January 22, 2026. The correction updates KOA coordinates (e.g., Lat. 19°44'00" N, Long. 156°02'46" W and Lat. 19°44'20" N, Long. 156°02'44" W) and clarifies airspace extents such as a 7.4-mile radius from the airport, 700 feet and 1,200 feet vertical boundaries, and lateral distances (for example, 2.8 miles and 3.6–4 miles each side on specified bearings). The action is administrative only and the rule states there are no additional costs.
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