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Nearest Airport to ‘Ele‘ele: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to ‘Ele‘ele is Barking Sands Airport (BKH), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lihue Airport (LIH), 26 km away.

Closest airport BKH Barking Sands Airport 24 km · 15 mi · ~26 min by car
Closest international LIH Lihue Airport 26 km · 16 mi · ~28 min by car

Airports near ‘Ele‘ele

  1. 1
    Barking Sands Airport Flag of United StatesKekaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BKH 24 km15 mi · ~26 min
  2. 2
    Lihue Airport Flag of United StatesLihue, Kauai, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LIH 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
  3. 3
    Kalaeloa Airport Flag of United StatesKapolei, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    JRF 170 km106 mi · ~3 h 02 min
  4. 4
    Hickam Air Force Base Flag of United StatesHonolulu, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PHIK 181 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min
  5. 5
    Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Flag of United StatesHonolulu, Oahu, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HNL 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
  6. 6
    Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport Flag of United StatesKaneohe, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NGF 194 km121 mi · ~3 h 28 min
  7. 7
    Molokai Airport Flag of United StatesKaunakakai, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKK 271 km168 mi · ~4 h 50 min
  8. 8
    Kalaupapa Airport Flag of United StatesKalaupapa, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
    LUP 281 km174 mi · ~5 h 01 min
  9. 9
    Lanai Airport Flag of United StatesLanai City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LNY 300 km186 mi · ~5 h 21 min
  10. 10
    Manele Heliport Flag of United StatesLanai, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    — 305 km190 mi · ~5 h 27 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of ‘Ele‘ele; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to ‘Ele‘ele?

The nearest airport to ‘Ele‘ele is Barking Sands Airport (BKH), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lihue Airport (LIH), 26 km away.

Which international airport is closest to ‘Ele‘ele?

Lihue Airport (LIH) is 26 km from ‘Ele‘ele in a straight line — roughly 28 min by car.

What other airports are near ‘Ele‘ele?

Lihue Airport (LIH) — 26 km, Kalaeloa Airport (JRF) — 170 km and Hickam Air Force Base — 181 km.

How long does it take to get from ‘Ele‘ele to Barking Sands Airport?

About 26 min by car for the 24 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.