KOA Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 100%. Late morning flights ran 38 points better than midday. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 97%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from KOA. 100% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 97%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 59%. That is a 38-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
KOA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Midday is a 38-point swing at KOA. The late morning block runs at 97%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 91%. 1pm is where it broke down, dropping to 45%. Evening is thinning out and improving to 86%. A 55-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 83%, last week 83%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
KOA has been bouncing between 41% and 98%. Best day was Mar 3 at 98%. Worst was Mar 14 at 41%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how KOA runs. Today's 100% is a good day by KOA standards.
About KOA Delays
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) is currently running on time with 100% on-time departures. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole has averaged 83% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include ITO (Hilo International Airport) and OGG (Kahului International Airport). When KOA is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.