KOA Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for KOA.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 90%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 61%. That is a 29-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Hilo International Airport (ITO) is 65 miles away and running 67% 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
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 29-point swing at KOA. The early morning block runs at 90%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (83% vs 86%). Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
KOA has been bouncing between 64% and 96%. Best day was May 2 at 96%. Worst was May 16 at 64%. The norm is 85-91%, which is just how KOA runs.
About KOA Delays
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 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.