Airports / Hawaii / MKK
Molokai Airport.
Kaunakakai, Hawaii · 454 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
126 ratings
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Operators based
454
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#9 / 20
Hawaii airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 126 Google ratings , ranked against 20 rated HI fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kalaupapa Airport (LUP), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Kaunakakai, Hawaii, Molokai Airport (PHMK / MKK) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 454 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MKK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kalaupapa Airport (LUP, 8 nm), Lanai Airport (LNY, 23 nm), and Kapalua Airport (JHM, 26 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 4,494-foot paved runway, MKK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from MKK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kaunakakai.
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Field capability
ICAO
PHMK
IATA
MKK
FAA / Local
MKK
Elevation
454 ft
Coordinates
21.1529° N · 157.0960° 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
Yes
Elevation vs HI fields
state range 13–6,190 ft
At 454 ft, MKK sits higher than 77% of the 22 Hawaii fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,494 ft
- 05/234,494 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/353,118 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,494 ft
MKK's 4,494 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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.
- 8nmLUPKalaupapa AirportKalaupapa
- 23nmLNYLanai AirportLanai City
- 26nmJHMKapalua AirportLahaina
- 40nmOGGKahului International AirportKahului
- 42nmNGFKaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) AirportKaneohe
- 47nmHNLDaniel K. Inouye International AirportHonolulu, Oahu
Location
Open the full mapPHMK · Molokai Airport · Kaunakakai, HI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MKK 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) | 2,051 nm | 5h 10m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,181 nm | 5h 28m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 2,305 nm | 5h 46m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,363 nm | 5h 54m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,422 nm | 6h 2m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 2,501 nm | 6h 13m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,568 nm | 6h 22m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 2,663 nm | 6h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MKK?
- Molokai Airport's longest paved runway is 4,494 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 MKK?
- Molokai Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,494 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MKK?
- The closest alternate is Kalaupapa Airport (LUP), about 8 nm away, followed by Lanai Airport (LNY) at 23 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MKK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 5h 10m (2,051 nm), Los Angeles about 5h 28m (2,181 nm), Seattle about 5h 46m (2,305 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.