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Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) delays and on-time record

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii PHKO #75 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at KOA.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 2 min ago
Weather now
VFR 80°F Observed 55 min ago
Late departures
11.7%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for KOA

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at KOA right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 2 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at KOA

VFR

80°F27°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
Calm
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
Clear
Ceiling
None
Pressure
29.89 inHg

METARMETAR PHKO 311053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02670239

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 55 min ago.

Active weather alerts

  • Flood WatchFlood Watch issued October 28 at 2:56AM HST until October 29 at 5:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

On-time performance at KOA

Based on 4,138 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

11.7%Departures late
14.5%Arrivals late
0.56%Cancelled
7.3 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at KOA
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Alaska Airlines 2,441 15.7% 0.86%
Southwest Airlines 738 3.9% 0.00%
United Airlines 591 6.9% 0.68%
American Airlines 184 8.2% 0.00%
Delta Air Lines 184 8.2% 1.09%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at KOA

A ground stop holds flights bound for KOA at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • Overnight stays are not allowed. Security closes the gates and concourses after the final flight, around 11 p.m. to midnight, and reopens around 5 a.m. Book a hotel in Kailua-Kona if you have an early departure.
  • There are no lockers or left-luggage services at KOA for security reasons.
  • Luggage carts can be rented in the arrivals area.
  • Because the airport is open-air, bring sun protection and light layers for the waiting areas.