KONA, HAWAIʻI · KOA / PHKO

Big Island Jet Center

Serving Kona now · New terminal scheduled to open December 2026

KONA, HAWAIʻI / PHKO

Fuel. Parking. Aloha.

Aircraft fueling, parking and ground support from people who know Kona and care about your visit. We put island knowledge to work, anticipate the details and adapt when plans change—so your time here runs smoothly.

Private aviation. Local expertise. Personal attention.

AIRPORT

KOA / PHKO

FREQUENCY

128.825

DAILY HOURS

08:00–17:00 HST

After-hours service available

LET’S TALK

THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA

An island welcome. A capable team.

Fueling and parking aircraft are at the heart of what we do. From private jets to shuttle and military aircraft, our independent team brings attentive ground support and the spirit of aloha to every arrival.

Unusual aircraft and complex requirements are welcome here. Tell us what your mission needs, and we’ll work with you on the details.

Private jet facing the sunset on the Kona ramp

01 / FUEL

Ready for your next leg.

Turbine-aircraft fueling, Avfuel Contract Fuel, and support for other contract fuel programs.

US Air Force transport aircraft on the ramp at sunset

02 / AIRCRAFT PARKING

Space. Service. Confidence.

More than nine acres of parking and ground support for private jets, helicopters, military aircraft, and widebody operations.

03 / GUEST EXPERIENCE

Consider it coordinated.

Catering, hotel and rental-car arrangements, and local support for your passengers and crew.

BUILT AROUND YOUR OPERATION

Beyond the usual flight.

Our work includes KaiserAir’s Kona and Hawaii shuttles, military aircraft including the Air Force Hurricane Hunters, support for Sentry Aloha, Boeing flight testing, Stargazer and Stratolaunch operations.

We also support helicopter and air medical operations, including Rainbow Helicopters and REACH/Hawaii Life Flight.

Military fighter aircraft parked on the Kona ramp

ON-SITE EQUIPMENT

Ready on the ramp.

Belt loaders, aircraft stairs, luggage carts, tow vehicles and tow bars for most aircraft. Lavatory and potable-water service are available. Contact us to confirm compatibility with your aircraft.

US Air Force transport aircraft on the ramp at sunset

CARGO & MISSION SUPPORT

Equipment by arrangement.

We can coordinate borrowed or rented cargo loaders, including FMC loaders, forklifts, chiller trucks, water trucks, office trailers and lifts. Equipment is subject to availability; share your load dimensions, weights and timing in advance.

MAINTENANCE COORDINATION

Specialist support.

Nitrogen and oxygen service is available through PMX Maintenance. Our team can help coordinate your requirements in advance.

Big Island Jet Center team on the ramp

LOCAL PEOPLE. PERSONAL ATTENTION.

A warm welcome is part of the service.

We believe the spirit of aloha belongs at the airport, too. Our team combines aviation experience with local knowledge to help you feel welcome—and keep your visit moving.

THE NEXT CHAPTER / DECEMBER 2026

A new home for aloha.

Our new executive terminal is scheduled to open in December 2026. We look forward to welcoming passengers and crews into BIJC’s next chapter.

We’re serving arrivals now. Contact our team to arrange your visit and learn about the upcoming terminal.

Architectural rendering of the planned Big Island Jet Center terminal and hangars

Architectural rendering. Terminal opening scheduled for December 2026.

YOUR KONA ARRIVAL STARTS HERE

Let us take care of the details.

Share your arrival plans, aircraft requirements, and passenger or crew needs. Our team will help coordinate your visit.