KOA Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for KOA.
If you can choose your departure time: midday flights (12pm - 3pm) run at 97%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 73%. That is a 24-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
Midday vs Afternoon is a 24-point swing at KOA. The midday block runs at 97%. 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 91%, last week 91%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
KOA has been bouncing between 64% and 96%. Best day was May 25 at 96%. Worst was May 16 at 64%. The norm is 83-89%, which is just how KOA runs.
About KOA Delays
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole has averaged 91% 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.