Waimea-Kohala

MUE · PHMU · Kamuela, HI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
2,671 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,197 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
11E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 06:45 PM
EventLocal (HST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:49 AM15:49Z
Sunrise06:11 AM16:11Z
Sunset06:23 PM04:23Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
06:45 PM04:45Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
06:45 PM → 05:49 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:23 PM → 05:11 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 131°downwind 041°base 311°final 221°45° entry2204

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
221° mag · 232° true
Dimensions
5,197 × 100 ft
TPA
3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 041°) on the 45° at 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
2,671 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Fence, 9 ft, 300 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 11:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
35 ft
TDZ elevation
2,671 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 55k, Double wheel 90k, Dual tandem 150k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
120.0

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
118.45 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
278.3MOUNT HALEAKALA RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

MUE 113.30 · UPP 112.30 · KOA 112.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MUE · Kamuela VOR/DME 113.30 · 80X High r017° / 0.2 NM
UPP · Upolu Point VORTAC 112.30 · 70X High r129° / 15.5 NM
KOA · Kona VORTAC 112.10 · 58X High r040° / 27.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Approaches
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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
PHMU / MUE
Coordinates
20.0013, -155.6681
Elevation
2,671 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 120.0 · ☎ 808-887-8127
ARTCC
HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY (ZHN)
Flight service (FSS)
HONOLULU · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MUE
Attendance
ALL 0600-1930
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1953/04
Distance from city
1 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 04/22 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 04: VASI · 22: VASI.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
STATE OF HAWAII AIRPORTS DIV
400 RODGERS BLVD, SUITE 700, HONOLULU, HI
808-838-8701
Manager
CHAUNCEY WONG YUEN
73-200 KUPIPI STREET, KAILUA-KONA, HI
808-327-9520
Remarks FAA · 12 notes

General

  • <TPA SMALL ACFT 3500' MSL. LARGE ACFT 4200' MSL.
  • OCNL FLOCKS OF PIGEONS ON ARPT AND NEAR RY 04/22.
  • 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.
  • RY 04 30 FT TREES 275 FT R OF CNTRLN 3000 FT FM APCH END RY.
  • FOR CD CTC HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY AT 808-840-6262.

Runways

  • RY 4 VASI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEG LEFT CNTRLN.
  • RY 22 VASI UNUSBL BYD 5 DEG L/R CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 04/22 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • +4' TRRN 165' SE CNTRLN & 0' FM THR BOTH ENDS RWY 4-22.

Contact

  • ARPT MAINT/OPNS ERNEST ALFONSO 808-327-9520.
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About PHMU

Waimea-Kohala (MUE · PHMU) is an airport in Kamuela, HI, at 2,671 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,197 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PHMU, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PHMU have a control tower?

No. Waimea-Kohala is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at PHMU?

Waimea-Kohala has 1 runway; the longest is 5,197 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PHMU?

Waimea-Kohala is in Kamuela, HI, at an elevation of 2,671 ft MSL. Coordinates: 20.0013, -155.6681.

More about PHMU

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 PHMU 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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