KONA, HAWAIʻI · KOA / PHKO
Serving Kona now · New terminal scheduled to open December 2026
OUR PEOPLE
People who care. People who know Kona.
Local knowledge, aviation experience and a team that takes your visit personally.
Tom Owen — President and General Manager
Tom brings more than 20 years in business aviation, including leadership roles with Avfuel, Sonoma Jet Center and Sonoma Aviation. He combines an operator’s perspective with a focus on service and relationships.
Tony Keliipio — Operations Manager
A Big Island native and Hawaiian Airlines veteran, Tony brings local knowledge and hands-on operational experience to the ramp. He helps keep aircraft, crews and changing schedules moving.
Justin Singleton — Lead Line Service
With experience as an airline and private pilot and dispatcher, Justin understands what crews need from the ground team—and why the details matter.
Ky Fennell — Lead Line Service
Ky brings guest-service experience from San Antonio and works across the front desk and flight line, connecting passenger care with practical aircraft support.
Autumn Berry — Hospitality
Raised on Maui and a longtime Big Island resident, Autumn brings local connections and knowledge of hotels, restaurants and island activities to every visit.
Guest Services
- Angel Vathayanon
- Evelyn Canfield
- Ugne Naikauskaite
Line Technicians
- Charles Glenn
- Drake Hawelu
- Gary Echols
- John Lundstrom
- Koa Kiefer
- Paul Amof
Our partners
David Johnston brings decades of Big Island experience and leadership at Kukio. Kevin Allen brings financial leadership and experience as Kona Shuttle’s general manager. Michael Hodges contributes aviation consulting and appraisal expertise through ABS. Matthew Clayton brings international business and public/private partnership experience.
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.