Airports / Hawaii / JRF
Kalaeloa Airport.
Kapolei, Hawaii · 30 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
86 ratings
0
Operators based
30
Elevation ft
Google rating
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#6 / 20
Hawaii airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 86 Google ratings , ranked against 20 rated HI fields.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hickam Air Force Base (PHIK), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Kapolei, Hawaii, Kalaeloa Airport (PHJR / JRF) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 30 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list JRF as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Hickam Air Force Base (PHIK, 7 nm), Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL, 8 nm), and Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport (NGF, 19 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 8,365-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from JRF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as NAX and Naval Air Station Barbers Point. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from JRF to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves PHJR. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Million Air Kapolei Honolulu
Your FBO? Claim it, freeCentrally located between Honolulu and Ko Olina, the John Rodgers Airport (PHJR) in Kalaeloa, Hawaii is the ideal gateway to your recreational or professional trip in this tropical paradise. The airport’s location, infrastructure, and low air traffic compared to Honolulu International Airport (HNL), make PHJR the optimal choice for aircraft traveling to and from the United States Mainland.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200 daily
- Unicom 128.825
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
PHJR
IATA
JRF
FAA / Local
JRF
Elevation
30 ft
Coordinates
21.3074° N · 158.0700° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs HI fields
state range 13–6,190 ft
At 30 ft, JRF sits lower than 64% of the 22 Hawaii fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 8,365 ft
- 11/298,365 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04R/22L7,989 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04L/22R4,505 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,365 ft
JRF's 8,365 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmPHIKHickam Air Force BaseHonolulu
- 8nmHNLDaniel K. Inouye International AirportHonolulu, Oahu
- 19nmNGFKaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) AirportKaneohe
- 55nmMKKMolokai AirportKaunakakai
- 62nmLUPKalaupapa AirportKalaupapa
- 70nmLNYLanai AirportLanai City
Location
Open the full mapPHJR · Kalaeloa Airport · Kapolei, HI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JRF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,090 nm | 5h 16m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,224 nm | 5h 34m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 2,332 nm | 5h 49m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,405 nm | 6h 0m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,418 nm | 6h 1m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 2,545 nm | 6h 19m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,606 nm | 6h 28m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 2,698 nm | 6h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use JRF?
- Kalaeloa Airport's longest paved runway is 8,365 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at JRF?
- Kalaeloa Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 8,365 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Kalaeloa Airport?
- One FBO serves JRF: Million Air Kapolei Honolulu. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to JRF?
- The closest alternate is Hickam Air Force Base (PHIK), about 7 nm away, followed by Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) at 8 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JRF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 5h 16m (2,090 nm), Los Angeles about 5h 34m (2,224 nm), Seattle about 5h 49m (2,332 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.