Is there a ground stop at Kona (KOA) right now?

No. As of Oct 14, 05:08 UTC there is no ground stop at KOA. This page updates every minute.

How often does KOA have ground stops?

GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at KOA in the last 90 days, while 799 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.

What causes ground stops at KOA?

Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.

Which air traffic control center handles KOA?

KOA is in the airspace of Honolulu Control Facility (ZHN), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Is weather affecting KOA right now?

There are no weather alerts for the KOA area. Current conditions are VFR (wind 190° 7 kt · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).

Which airports are near Kona (KOA)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Kahului (OGG, 84 mi) and Honolulu (HNL, 163 mi).

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?

A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

Kona (KOA) delays and ground stop status

Kailua-Kona, HI · in Honolulu Control Facility (ZHN) airspace

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There is no ground stop at KOA as of Oct 14, 05:08 UTC.

Kona (KOA, ICAO PHKO) serves Kailua-Kona, HI and sits in Honolulu Control Facility (ZHN) airspace. Local time there is Wed, 8:40 PM HST. GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at KOA in the last 90 days, while 799 ground stops were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide, which puts KOA among the quieter airports.

No ground stop at KOA right now

No ground stops, delay programs or reported delays. Updated Oct 14, 05:08 UTC.

Weather nowVFRWind 190° 7 kt · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

Delay outlook · 12 hLow

No significant delay factors are expected at Kona over the next 12 hours

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Departures and arrivals

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Weather at KOA

Current conditions and weather alerts

VFRgood conditions

Wind 190° 7 kt · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

METAR PHKO 140453Z 19007KT 10SM SCT040 27/22 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02720222 PNO

Observed Oct 14, 04:53 UTC (PHKO)

No weather alerts for this airport's area.

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Weather briefing

Light rain showers tonight, then mostly clear Thursday

Minor impact

Now: Light rain nearby with clouds around 2,600 to 6,000 feet, and visibility above 10 miles, with a light, variable breeze.

Later: Showers are possible into the late evening, then conditions should turn mostly clear overnight. Thursday morning looks clear with light winds, becoming a gentle northeast breeze around 10 mph by late morning.

Brief rain showers possible this evening could cause minor delays
Winds may pick up to around 10 mph Thursday afternoon

AI-written · may contain mistakes. Written from the latest METAR, TAF and weather alerts. Not for flight planning.

Forecast for KOA

Model forecast in local time (HST). For official aviation forecasts, see the TAF.

Next 24 hours

Now79°3G119%
8 PM79°4G107%
9 PM78°6G1419%
10 PM77°7G1224%
11 PM77°6G1425%
12 AM77°5G1548%
1 AM76°463%
2 AM76°2G1067%
3 AM76°235%
4 AM76°3G923%
5 AM76°4G1045%
6 AM76°4G1339%
7 AM76°344%
8 AM78°116%
9 AM79°2G126%
10 AM80°3G96%
11 AM81°5G157%
12 PM81°7G1416%
1 PM80°7G1730%
2 PM80°7G1521%
3 PM80°8G1417%
4 PM80°9G1810%
5 PM79°8G1816%
6 PM78°7G1322%

Wind in knots (arrow shows where it blows) · chance of rain or snow

TodayPatchy rain nearby · 25% · wind to 7 kt76° / 81°
WedPatchy rain nearby · 77% · wind to 9 kt76° / 81°
ThuPatchy rain nearby · 73% · wind to 7 kt75° / 81°

Sunrise 6:18 AM Sunset 6:02 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for KOA, valid 14/0300Z to 15/0600Z (UTC)

14/0300Z–1200Z
19008KT · 6+ mi · SCT 4,000
VFR
14/1200Z–1900Z · From
10005KT · 6+ mi · SCT 5,000
VFR
14/1900Z–0600Z · From
24007KT · 6+ mi · FEW 5,000
VFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

KOA history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at KOA

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 0
Last 90 days: 0
Average length: —
Longest: —

Forecast for KOA (TAF)

Issued 14/0304Z · valid 14/0300Z to 15/0600Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
14/0300Z–1200Z	Base	VFR	19008KT	6+ mi	SCT 4,000	—
14/1200Z–1900Z	From	VFR	10005KT	6+ mi	SCT 5,000	—
14/1900Z–0600Z	From	VFR	24007KT	6+ mi	FEW 5,000	—

TAF PHKO 140304Z 1403/1506 19008KT P6SM SCT040 FM141200 10005KT P6SM SCT050 FM141900 24007KT P6SM FEW050

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Other airports in Honolulu Control Facility

HNLHonolulu LIHLihue OGGKahului

About Kona

KOA at a glance

IATA / FAA code: KOA
ICAO code: PHKO
Location: Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
Coordinates: 19.7388° N, 156.0456° W
Time zone: Pacific/Honolulu · now Wed, 8:40 PM HST
ATC center (ARTCC): Honolulu Control Facility (ZHN)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 0

Airports near KOA

Straight-line distance from KOA

OGG Kahului
Kahului, HI · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
84 mi
135 km
HNL Honolulu
Honolulu, HI · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
163 mi
263 km

KOA ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at Kona (KOA) right now?: No. As of Oct 14, 05:08 UTC there is no ground stop at KOA. This page updates every minute.
How often does KOA have ground stops?: GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at KOA in the last 90 days, while 799 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.
What causes ground stops at KOA?: Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.
Which air traffic control center handles KOA?: KOA is in the airspace of Honolulu Control Facility (ZHN), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting KOA right now?: There are no weather alerts for the KOA area. Current conditions are VFR (wind 190° 7 kt · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).
Which airports are near Kona (KOA)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Kahului (OGG, 84 mi) and Honolulu (HNL, 163 mi).
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?: A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

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