PHLU · LUP
Kalaupapa Airport
Kalaupapa, HawaiiElevation 24 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 0561°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23241°T
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Kalaupapa Airport is in Kalaupapa, Hawaii. Field elevation 24 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerMARVIN MONIZ
Manager phone808-872-3830
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0700–1530
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPHLU / LUP
SectionalHAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Center (ARTCC)HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY
Flight service (AFSS)HONOLULU
RegionHawaii
CountryUnited States
Coordinates21.2110, -156.9740
Distance from city2 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt776 ft MSL
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PPR FM ST DEPT OF HEALTH COMMUNICABLE DISEASE DIV TO ENTER SETTLEMENT AREA PHONE HONOLULU 808-586-4580.
›SEE AREA NOTICES - TRAFFIC ADVISORIES AT NON-TOWER ARPTS.
›24 HRS PPR FOR DIVISION 1.1,1.2,1.3 EXPLOSIVES AND 4 HRS PPR FOR OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN/OUT OF ARPT CTC 808-567-9660/9663.
›ACTVT MIRL RWY 05/23 MED INTST ONLY - CTAF. PAPI RWY 05 DAYTIME VFR USE ONLY.
›PAPI UNUSBL BYD 2.2 NM. TERRAIN PENETRATES PAPI SAFETY SLOPE AT 2.7 NM. PAPI OTS INDEFLY.
›ARPT OPNS/MAINT/ MAN/ADM/-MR. ANTONE KALILIKANE MOLOKAI (808) 567-9660.
›FOR CD CTC HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY AT 808-840-6262.
›OCT-MAY LARGE WAVES IMPACTING SHORELINE RESULTING IN SALT WATER SPRAYS 40 FT HIGH.
›DEER & WILD ANIMALS ON & INVOF ARPT AT NIGHT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PHLU have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PHLU. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PHLU have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PHLU. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PHLU?
PHLU sits at 24 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PHLU?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.