Flying in Maui, HI
There are 10 airfields within 93 miles of Maui — the nearest is Kahului International Airport (PHOG), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 16m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 44m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Maui
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Kahului International Airport
Kapalua Airport
Hana Airport
Lanai Airport
Kalaupapa Airport
Molokai Airport
Upolu Airport
Waimea Kohala Airport
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 05:22–18:38 | 13h 16m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:01–17:59 | 11h 57m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:38–17:22 | 10h 44m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 26.8°C / 80°F | 21.2°C / 70°F | 28 km/h | 22% |
| Summer | 28.9°C / 84°F | 23.4°C / 74°F | 34 km/h | 7% |
| Autumn | 28.6°C / 83°F | 22.9°C / 73°F | 29 km/h | 14% |
| Winter | 26°C / 79°F | 20.4°C / 69°F | 25 km/h | 29% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Maui, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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