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Waimea Kohala Airport
Waimea (Kamuela), United States

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Waimea Kohala Airport
Waimea (Kamuela), United States
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Small general aviation gateway to Hawaii's Big Island uplands.
Location
Waimea (Kamuela), United States
Waimea Kohala Airport (IATA: MUE, ICAO: PHMU) is a small public airport located in the upcountry town of Waimea, also known as Kamuela, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,671 feet above sea level, it serves general aviation traffic and limited charter operations in the North Kohala and South Kohala regions.
The airport is owned and operated by the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation. Its location in the cool, pastoral highlands near the Kohala Mountains makes it distinct from the island's larger coastal airports. It primarily supports private pilots, agricultural operations, and small charter flights rather than scheduled commercial airline service.
Terminals
The airport has minimal terminal facilities typical of a small general aviation airport, with no major commercial passenger terminal.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to and from the airport relies primarily on private vehicles, taxis, and rental cars, as no dedicated public transit service connects the airport to surrounding communities.
Notable facts
- ›Located at an elevation of approximately 2,671 feet above sea level in Hawaii's upcountry highlands.
- ›Serves the Waimea (Kamuela) community on the Big Island of Hawaii, near the South Kohala coast.
- ›Owned and operated by the Hawaii State Department of Transportation.
- ›Primarily used for general aviation, private aircraft, and charter operations rather than scheduled commercial flights.
- ›The town's dual name—Waimea and Kamuela—reflects efforts to distinguish it from other towns named Waimea on other Hawaiian islands.
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Latest news
thresholdx.net· 5/4/2026
Northern Sky Studio Releases Waimea-Kohala Airport
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Hawaii News Now· 11/14/2017
Waimea-Kohala Airport at risk of closing
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West Hawaii Today· 8/16/2018
County, community chip in for Waimea-Kohala Airport
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AirlineGeeks.com· 8/23/2022
EAS Adventure Trip Report: Waimea, Hawaii
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bigislandnow.com· 4/19/2016
Waimea-Kohala Airport May Benefit from FAA Reauthorization Act
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USA Today· 10/10/2013
Name that airport ... (Waimea-Kohala, Hawaii)
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