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Nearest Airport to Kea‘au: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Kea‘au is Hilo International Airport (ITO), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA), 106 km away.

Closest airport ITO Hilo International Airport 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car
Closest international KOA Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole 106 km · 66 mi · ~1 h 54 min by car

Airports near Kea‘au

  1. 1
    Hilo International Airport Flag of United StatesHilo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ITO 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
  2. 2
    Waimea Kohala Airport Flag of United StatesWaimea (Kamuela), United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MUE 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  3. 3
    Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole Flag of United StatesKailua-Kona, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    KOA 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  4. 4
    Hana Airport Flag of United StatesHana, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HNM 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
  5. 5
    Kahului International Airport Flag of United StatesKahului, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OGG 203 km126 mi · ~3 h 38 min
  6. 6
    Kapalua Airport Flag of United StatesLahaina, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JHM 227 km141 mi · ~4 h 03 min
  7. 7
    Manele Heliport Flag of United StatesLanai, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    — 232 km144 mi · ~4 h 09 min
  8. 8
    Lanai Airport Flag of United StatesLanai City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LNY 238 km148 mi · ~4 h 15 min
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    Kalaupapa Airport Flag of United StatesKalaupapa, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
    LUP 268 km167 mi · ~4 h 47 min
  10. 10
    Molokai Airport Flag of United StatesKaunakakai, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKK 274 km170 mi · ~4 h 53 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Kea‘au?

The nearest airport to Kea‘au is Hilo International Airport (ITO), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA), 106 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Kea‘au?

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) is 106 km from Kea‘au in a straight line — roughly 1 h 54 min by car.

What other airports are near Kea‘au?

Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE) — 78 km, Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) — 106 km and Hana Airport (HNM) — 166 km.

How long does it take to get from Kea‘au to Hilo International Airport?

About 12 min by car for the 11 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.