Kawaihapai Airfield (PHDH), Hawaii
Landing essentials
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Overview
Kawaihapai Airfield sits on Oahu's North Shore in Mokuleia, Hawaii, sharing its 9,007-foot paved runway between civil operators and US Army training activity under a joint-use agreement with the State of Hawaii. The field has no operating control tower and carries FAA TFMSC data showing 9 total operations in 2025, of which 2 were business aviation flights. Fuel service includes both 100LL and Jet A, with attendance scheduled daily from 0700 to 1530 local time. Nearest customs clearance is available at Daniel K Inouye International, roughly 22 nautical miles away.
Runways
Kawaihapai Airfield has one paved runway, 08/26, 9,007 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Kawaihapai Airfield has Jet A and 100 available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 3:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Kawaihapai Airfield does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Daniel K Inouye International (PHNL), 22 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Kawaihapai Airfield recorded 2 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic recorded at Kawaihapai Airfield in 2025 was concentrated in December, with no activity logged in the other reported months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 2 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Kawaihapai Airfield averages 0.4 days above 90°F in July. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.6°F, and February the coldest, at 78.4°F.
Weather station is 6.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Kawaihapai Airfield has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Simultaneous glider and powered aircraft operations occur at the airfield.
Extensive military helicopter and glider operations occur daily. Aerobatic training takes place offshore, north of the airfield, above 1,500 feet.
The airfield is closed to civil aircraft from 1900 to 0700 between April 1 and September 30, and from 1800 to 0600 between October 1 and March 31.
Running landings with skid-type helicopters are not permitted on the runway; approved taxiways only may be used for this purpose.
A 5,000 by 75-foot runway for light powered aircraft has been painted in the center of the existing 9,007 by 75-foot paved area for civil use, starting approximately 2,000 feet from each runway end.
Ultralights operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.
A tree line with 90-foot trees lies north and south of the runway, approximately 425 feet from the centerline.
Restricted: prior permission must be requested no less than 72 hours in advance for all military fixed-wing aircraft entering the airport. Contact US Army Hawaii Range Control.
Prior permission is required for civil aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or more. Contact the airport airside operations manager, Monday through Friday, 0745 to 1630.
Runway 08/26 is closed for military training from 0800 to 1700Z.
The obstruction clearance slope is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
The approach ratio is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
Powered aircraft must keep the base leg in close and cross the airport boundary fences at or above 600 feet MSL to ensure safe separation from sailplanes and tow planes using the first 2,000 feet short of the displaced threshold.
Caution: large sea birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport from November through April.
The airfield is open to civil use through an agreement between the US Army and the State of Hawaii. Pilots should check NOTAMs prior to use. There is no control tower in operation.
Skydiving activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
A marked depression is located in the vicinity of the automated fuel pump on the southwestern apron.
For clearance delivery, contact Honolulu Control Facility.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Kawaihapai Airfield has four airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Wheeler Aaf (PHHI), 10.67 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kawaihapai Airfield (PHDH) and who can use it?
Kawaihapai Airfield, identified as PHDH or HDH, is a public-use airport in Mokuleia, Hawaii, operated under an agreement between the US Army and the State of Hawaii. Civil access is permitted, but pilots should check NOTAMs before every flight since military use can affect availability. The field has no control tower, so airport advisory procedures apply. Fuel is available in 100LL and Jet A.
What are the operating hours for civil aircraft at PHDH?
Kawaihapai Airfield closes to civil aircraft overnight, from 1900 to 0700 local time between April 1 and September 30, and from 1800 to 0600 between October 1 and March 31. The airport is otherwise attended daily from 0700 to 1530. Runway 08/26 is also closed for military training between 0800 and 1700Z, so operators should plan around both restrictions.
Is there a weight limit or prior permission requirement at HDH?
Civil aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or over require prior permission to operate at HDH, arranged with the airport airside operations manager on weekdays between 0745 and 1630 local time. Military fixed-wing aircraft face a separate requirement, needing prior permission requested at least 72 hours before arrival. These rules reflect the airfield's shared civil-military status under Army and State of Hawaii management.
What kind of traffic and shared operations occur at Kawaihapai Airfield?
Kawaihapai Airfield sees a mix of powered aircraft, gliders, military helicopters, ultralights, and skydiving activity, often simultaneously. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 recorded a total of 9 operations at PHDH, with 2 attributed to business aviation traffic. Pilots should also note large sea birds are reported on and near the airport from November through April, adding a seasonal wildlife consideration.