PHKO · Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole
PHKOMarch 25, 2026 · PHKO-1225
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Sun-Fri07:00-15:00
Hawaii Standard Time
- Service Hours
- Sun-Fri07:00-15:00
Hawaii Standard Time
- Parking
- CBP FIS, 73-4344 U'u Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- By Request
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Not Required
CBP FIS
CBP inspection area
Ramp not attached to FBO or main terminal.
Atlantic Aviation
KOAFrontDesk@atlanticaviation.com; +1-808-334-0699
Big Island Jet Center
team@bigislandjet.com; +1-808-867-2452
Signature Aviation
koafbo@signatureaviation.com; +1-808-329-4682
Park on the dedicated CBP FIS ramp; tower can direct as needed.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the dedicated CBP FIS.
- The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
- The ramp is not attached to the FBO or main terminal.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew.
- Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Obtain permission to land from CBP and park at the CBP FIS ramp; tower can assist with taxi-in.
Appointment
Unknown- RSP requests for flights arriving after regular business hours must be submitted four (4) business days prior to the estimated time of arrival (ETA). Approval of after-hours requests are at the discretion of the Port Director and are subject to staffing availability. RSP requests must be submitted concurrently with the flight's APIS manifest.
- Atlantic Aviation: KOAFrontDesk@atlanticaviation.com, (808) 334-0699
- Big Island Jet Center: team@bigislandjet.com, (808) 867-2452
- Signature: koafbo@signatureaviation.com, (808) 329-4682 NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov December 19, 2025 Publication Number PHKO-1225 Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
Departure
Passengers may depart directly from FIS after inspection.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required ≥2 hours before ETA (±30 min).
- After-hours service via RSP; request 4 business days prior.
- Park at dedicated CBP FIS ramp (not at FBO).
- CBP collects regulated waste from aircraft.
- Tower can provide ramp taxi instructions.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
4344 U'u StreetKailua Kona, HI 96740Related Resources for PHKO
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Sun-Fri07:00-15:00
Hawaii Standard Time
Source Wording
Sunday-Friday, 07:00-15:00
Service Hours
- Sun-Fri07:00-15:00
Hawaii Standard Time
Source Wording
Entrance/clearance during regular office hours
Availability
By Request
After-hours processing available via RSP by request.
- Submit RSP requests 4 business days prior to ETA.
- Approval at Port Director discretion.
- Subject to staffing availability.
- RSP request must be submitted with APIS.
Remarks
- RSP requests for flights arriving after regular business hours must be submitted four (4) business days prior to the estimated time of arrival (ETA). Approval of after-hours requests are at the discretion of the Port Director and are subject to staffing availability. RSP requests must be submitted concurrently with the flight's APIS manifest.
- Atlantic Aviation: KOAFrontDesk@atlanticaviation.com, (808) 334-0699
- Big Island Jet Center: team@bigislandjet.com, (808) 867-2452
- Signature: koafbo@signatureaviation.com, (808) 329-4682 NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov December 19, 2025 Publication Number PHKO-1225 Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Landing Rights
- Reimbursable Services
- Passenger Processing
- Outbound Clearance
Nearby Customs Airports Within 250 NM
Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (PHKO) 73-4344 U'u Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 Regular Office Hours Sunday-Friday, 0700-1500 Hawaii-Aleutian Time Contact Information (808) 327-3300 CBP Kailua Kona Airport Office (808) 327-4663 Emergency After Hours Contact Honolulu Service Center PHKO_GAP@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole are available during regular office hours. Processing outside regular office hours, CBP Kona can process most flights under the RSP program (see note below). Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP directly, during regular office hours, prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at PHKO. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • Aircraft should park on the ramp at the dedicated CBP FIS. • The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed. • The ramp is not attached to the FBO or main terminal. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew. • Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • RSP requests for flights arriving after regular business hours must be submitted four (4) business days prior to the estimated time of arrival (ETA). Approval of after-hours requests are at the discretion of the Port Director and are subject to staffing availability. RSP requests must be submitted concurrently with the flight's APIS manifest. • Atlantic Aviation: KOAFrontDesk@atlanticaviation.com, (808) 334-0699 • Big Island Jet Center: team@bigislandjet.com, (808) 867-2452 • Signature: koafbo@signatureaviation.com, (808) 329-4682 NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov December 19, 2025 Publication Number PHKO-1225 Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
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