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Molokai Airport

Kaunakakai, US

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Molokai Airport

Hoolehua, United States · North America

Small interisland terminal with official airline pages, a coffee and snack shop and no pay-per-use airport lounge.

Airportist Score

5.5/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities4.8
Food & retail4.8
Ground access5.5
Reliability6.3
Lounges3.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Molokai Airport

Hoolehua, United States · North America

Small interisland terminal with official airline pages, a coffee and snack shop and no pay-per-use airport lounge.

Airportist Score

5.5/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities4.8
Food & retail4.8
Ground access5.5
Reliability6.3
Lounges3.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Passenger airports within about 150 km. Scored airports show their Airportist Score so you can weigh a switch.

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Kalaupapa
14 km
LNYLanai Airport
Lanai City
44 km
JHMKapalua Airport
Lahaina
49 km
OGGKahului Airport
Kahului
75 km
NGFKaneohe Bay Marine Corps Air Station
Kaneohe
77 km
HNLDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
Honolulu
88 km

Compare MKK vs LNY

LUPKalaupapa Airport
Kalaupapa
14 km
LNYLanai Airport
Lanai City
5.844 km
JHMKapalua Airport
Lahaina
49 km
OGGKahului Airport
Kahului
7.375 km
NGFKaneohe Bay Marine Corps Air Station
Kaneohe
77 km
HNLDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
Honolulu
6.988 km

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Check-in

Check airline timing

Small interisland schedules can change.

Use the airline or official airport page.

Bags

Look west for baggage claim

The official page places baggage claim at the terminal west end.

Keep the one-terminal layout in mind.

Coffee

Use the shop during listed hours

The official page lists drinks and snacks 06:00-17:00.

Hours can change; verify on the airport page.

Lounge

Do not budget for lounge access

No pay-per-use airport lounge is listed.

Use public terminal seating instead.

Live conditions

Right now at MKK

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Interisland travelers on Mokulele or go!
Travelers wanting a simple one-terminal airport
Passengers using the terminal coffee shop

Watch out for

No pay-per-use lounge
Schedules should be checked with the airline
No published MCT or security wait

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

4.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

4.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

5.5

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.3

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

3.5

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Single passenger terminal

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for MKK.

Updated Sep 26, 2026

IATA MKK / ICAO PHMK
GPS 21.15289, -157.09628
Single terminal; baggage claim at west end
Official page lists go! and Mokulele Airlines
Coffee and snack shop listed 06:00-17:00
No pay-per-use lounge

4 official sources

https://airports.hawaii.gov/mkk/
https://airports.hawaii.gov/mkk/flights/ticketing-check-in/
https://airports.hawaii.gov/mkk/flights/airlines/
https://airports.hawaii.gov/mkk/shop-dine/

Full guide

Explore the MKK guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
Molokai Airport and the Hoolehua city center
City center
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Getting There
Use official airport or city transport pages for taxis, buses, rail, and parking at MKK.
View Getting There
Lounges
Food and seating options vary by time of day; keep a backup snack if banks are thin.
View Lounges
Traveler Tips
Confirm live schedules and terminal assignments for MKK on the day of travel.
3 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
2 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Coffee and snack shop
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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☀️28°C / 82°F

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 10:39 HST

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Oct 21, 20:39 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.