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Nearest Airport to Waikoloa: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Waikoloa is Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA), 35 km away.

Closest airport MUE Waimea Kohala Airport 14 km · 9 mi · ~15 min by car
Closest international KOA Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole 35 km · 22 mi · ~37 min by car

Airports near Waikoloa

  1. 1
    Waimea Kohala Airport Flag of United StatesWaimea (Kamuela), United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MUE 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
  2. 2
    Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole Flag of United StatesKailua-Kona, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    KOA 35 km22 mi · ~37 min
  3. 3
    Hilo International Airport Flag of United StatesHilo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ITO 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
  4. 4
    Hana Airport Flag of United StatesHana, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HNM 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  5. 5
    Kahului International Airport Flag of United StatesKahului, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OGG 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
  6. 6
    Kapalua Airport Flag of United StatesLahaina, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JHM 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
  7. 7
    Manele Heliport Flag of United StatesLanai, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    — 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
  8. 8
    Lanai Airport Flag of United StatesLanai City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LNY 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
  9. 9
    Kalaupapa Airport Flag of United StatesKalaupapa, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
    LUP 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 min
  10. 10
    Molokai Airport Flag of United StatesKaunakakai, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKK 192 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Waikoloa?

The nearest airport to Waikoloa is Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA), 35 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Waikoloa?

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) is 35 km from Waikoloa in a straight line — roughly 37 min by car.

What other airports are near Waikoloa?

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) — 35 km, Hilo International Airport (ITO) — 82 km and Hana Airport (HNM) — 98 km.

How long does it take to get from Waikoloa to Waimea Kohala Airport?

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.