Upolu Airport

UPP · PHUP · Hawi, HI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
96 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,800 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
11E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 07:23 PM
EventLocal (HST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:36 AM15:36Z
Sunrise05:59 AM15:59Z
Sunset07:00 PM05:00Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:23 PM05:23Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:23 PM → 05:36 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:00 PM → 04:59 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 336°downwind 066°base 156°final 246°45° entry2507

RWY 25RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
246° mag · 257° true
Dimensions
3,800 × 75 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the right downwind (heading 066°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 25
Threshold elev
80 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Hill, 25 ft, 500 ft from threshold, 120 ft L of centerline — 12:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
96 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k.

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

Taxi & takeoff

“Upolu Point”
CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
122.1R

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

Nearby navigation aids

UPP 112.30 · MUE 113.30 · KOA 112.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
UPP · Upolu Point VORTAC 112.30 · 70X High r335° / 4 NM
MUE · Kamuela VOR/DME 113.30 · 80X High r315° / 19.3 NM
KOA · Kona VORTAC 112.10 · 58X High r007° / 34.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PHUP / UPP
Coordinates
20.2653, -155.8600
Elevation
96 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY (ZHN)
Flight service (FSS)
HONOLULU · 122.1R · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Honolulu Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
UPP
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1938/02
Distance from city
3 NW

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 13,000 ft MSL · DAILY, ALL HOURS

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

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
Other services
Parachute ops
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
STATE OF HAWAII AIRPORTS DIVISION
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 · 9 notes

General

  • <TPA SMALL ACFT 800' MSL. LARGE ACFT 1500' MSL.
  • 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.
  • OCCASIONAL FLOCKS OF BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • SKYDIVING ACT ON AND IN VCNTY OF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY AT 808-840-6262.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF.

Contact

  • ERNEST ALFONSO MAINT PHONE WAIMEA-KOHALA 808-887-8126.

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About PHUP

Upolu Airport (UPP · PHUP) is an airport in Hawi, HI, at 96 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PHUP, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PHUP have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PHUP?

Upolu Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PHUP?

Upolu Airport is in Hawi, HI, at an elevation of 96 ft MSL. Coordinates: 20.2653, -155.8600.

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