KOA Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for KOA.
If you can choose your departure time: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 100%. Early morning (5am - 9am) drops to 55%. That is a 45-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Hilo International Airport (ITO) is 65 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, ITO is the better bet right now.
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
Afternoon vs Early Morning is a 45-point swing at KOA. The afternoon block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 89%, last week 88%. Arrivals up 8 points. Thu was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
KOA has been bouncing between 58% and 98%. Best day was Sep 6 at 98%. Worst was Aug 16 at 58%. The norm is 84-90%, which is just how KOA runs.
About KOA Delays
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole has averaged 89% on-time departures this week, making it highly reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 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.