PHMU · MUE
Waimea Kohala Airport
Waimea (Kamuela), HawaiiElevation 2,671 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
04/22
RWY 0452°T
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4R)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 22232°T
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Waimea Kohala Airport is in Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaii. Field elevation 2,671 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerCHAUNCEY WONG YUEN
Manager phone808-327-9520
AttendedDaily, 0600–1930
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPHMU / MUE
SectionalHAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Center (ARTCC)HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY
Flight service (AFSS)HONOLULU
RegionHawaii
CountryUnited States
Coordinates20.0013, -155.6680
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
126
HONOLULU CNTR
CNTR
122.9
CTAF
CTAF
122.1
HONOLULU
RDO
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PPR FOR TRANSIENT PARKING.
›PPR FM ARPT MGR PHONE (808)327-9520 FOR TRANSPORTATION OF DIVISION 1.1,1.2,1.3 EXPLOSIVES IN OR OUT OF AIRPORT.
›ALL HELICOPTERS CONFINE OPNS TO PAVED AREAS ONLY.
›<TPA SMALL ACFT 3500' MSL. LARGE ACFT 4200' MSL.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›ACTVT MIRL RY 04/22 - CTAF.
›+4' TRRN 165' SE CNTRLN & 0' FM THR BOTH ENDS RWY 4-22.
›RY 22 VASI UNUSBL BYD 5 DEG L/R CNTRLN.
›RY 4 VASI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEG LEFT CNTRLN.
›ARPT MAINT/OPNS ERNEST ALFONSO 808-327-9520.
›FOR CD CTC HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY AT 808-840-6262.
›OCNL FLOCKS OF PIGEONS ON ARPT AND NEAR RY 04/22.
›RY 04 30 FT TREES 275 FT R OF CNTRLN 3000 FT FM APCH END RY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PHMU have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PHMU. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PHMU have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PHMU. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PHMU?
PHMU sits at 2,671 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PHMU?
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.