Lucy Henriques Medical Center HeliportPrivate
HI18 · Kamuela, HI · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 06:42 PM
| Event | Local (HST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:49 AM | 15:49Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 16:11Z |
| Sunset | 06:20 PM | 04:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 06:42 PM | 04:42Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
MUE 113.30 · UPP 112.30 · KOA 112.10
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUE · Kamuela | VOR/DME | 113.30 · 80X | High | r003° / 1.5 NM |
| UPP · Upolu Point | VORTAC | 112.30 · 70X | High | r126° / 14.8 NM |
| KOA · Kona | VORTAC | 112.10 · 58X | High | r039° / 28.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for HI18 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- HI18
- Coordinates
- 20.0217, -155.6635
- Elevation
- 2,707 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11E
- Sectional chart
- HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY (ZHN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HONOLULU · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/10
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC HCF CENTER AT 808-840-6262
Obstructions
- 50 FT TREES 150 FT E; 50 FT TREES 300 FT W; 20 FT BLDG 150 FT N; 10 FT BLDG 300 FT S; 15 FT BLDG 55 FT EAST.
Nearby airports
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Also nearby: HI07 Waikoloa (private) (13 NM) · PHUP Upolu (18 NM) · 05HI Kona Community Hospital (private) (33 NM)
About HI18
Lucy Henriques Medical Center (HI18) is a heliport in Kamuela, HI, at 2,707 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for HI18, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does HI18 have a control tower?
No. Lucy Henriques Medical Center is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at HI18?
Lucy Henriques Medical Center has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is HI18?
Lucy Henriques Medical Center is in Kamuela, HI, at an elevation of 2,707 ft MSL. Coordinates: 20.0217, -155.6635.
More about HI18
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open HI18 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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