Molokai charts & airport diagram

Molokai (MKK · PHMK) in Kaunakakai, HI publishes 14 FAA charts, including 2 instrument approaches (RNAV (GPS), VOR). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Molokai — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

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Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What PHMK publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for Molokai — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at PHMK

Molokai has 2 published instrument approaches of 2 types (RNAV (GPS) and VOR). 1 of them offers vertical guidance; RNAV (GPS) gives the lowest minimums. 2 are circling only — bringing you to the airport rather than a runway, to circle for whichever runway the wind favors at circling minimums.

No published approach to runway 05, 23, 17 and 35: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Departures and arrivals

Molokai publishes 4 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.

Hot spots at PHMK

The FAA publishes 1 hot spot here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.

HS 1 Area not visible from ctl twr.

Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

Takeoff minimums are published for PHMK. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
Molokai has an obstacle departure procedure (ODP): the charted way to clear terrain and obstacles after takeoff in instrument conditions. ATC does not assign it; under Part 91 it is recommended rather than required, and it is what you fly when no SID or radar vectors have been given.
A diverse vector area (DVA) is established, so ATC can issue radar vectors below the minimum vectoring altitude right after departure.
Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file PHMK as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.

All 14 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 3

Approaches 2

RNAV RNAV (GPS)-B ↗ · circling
VOR VOR OR TACAN-A ↗ · circling

Departures 6

Minimums 3

Frequently asked

Where can I get the PHMK airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Molokai airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does PHMK have an instrument approach?

Yes. Molokai has 2 published instrument approaches: RNAV (GPS), VOR. At least one offers vertical guidance.

Are there hot spots at PHMK?

Yes. The FAA publishes 1 hot spot at Molokai — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.

What is the lowest approach at PHMK?

RNAV (GPS) is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Molokai. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

Does PHMK have SIDs and STARs?

Molokai publishes 4 departure procedures (SIDs) and no STARs. The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.

Does PHMK have an obstacle departure procedure?

Yes. Molokai publishes an ODP. Under Part 91 it is not mandatory in most cases, but it is the charted way to clear terrain and obstacles after takeoff in instrument conditions.

More about PHMK

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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