Airport · ICAO · US
Class GPahala Airstrip
Live conditions at HI28
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Aerial view · HI28
No FAA diagram publishedThe FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for HI28 — most non-towered fields, heliports, seaplane bases, and private strips fall here. Below: aerial imagery showing the actual field, runways, taxiways, and surroundings.
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, USDA FSA
Runways at HI28
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 1,650 ft.
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | — | 1,650 ft | 70 ft | GRVL-TRTD | No | — |
| S | — | 1,650 ft | 70 ft | GRVL-TRTD | No | — |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
NTSB events at HI28
3 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Last 10 years · n=0
No NTSB events at this field in the last decade.
All time · n=3
- Other 3
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
Designees in HI
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as HI28 — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
439
Flight Instructors
A&P
1,570
Mechanics
AME
10
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
1
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DPRE
1
Parachute Rigger Examiners (DPRE)
DAR-T
2
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-T
5
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
11
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
APD
18
Aircrew Program Designees (APD)
Schools
13
Flight Schools
FBO
17
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
2
Flying Clubs
Repair
2
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
2
EAA Chapters
DPEs near HI28
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Fouts | Kailua-Kona | HI | 39 nm |
| Darryl Grace | Kailua Kona | HI | 183 nm |
| Bruce Cummings | Honolulu | HI | 190 nm |
| Douglas Froning | Honolulu | HI | 190 nm |
| Jordan Brown | Honolulu | HI | 190 nm |
| Kele Huia Fergerstrom | Honolulu | HI | 190 nm |
| Naoya Tamanaha | Honolulu | HI | 190 nm |
| Craig Kanui Kahauolopua | Kaaawa | HI | 194 nm |
| John Wood | Kapolei | HI | 194 nm |
| Geary Lee Padden | Belmont | CA | 2052 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near HI28
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aimee Kuprash | Volcano | HI | 20 nm |
| James Ryan Voyles | Mountain View | HI | 25 nm |
| Caden Jeremiah Jones | Captain Cook | HI | 30 nm |
| Robert Emmett Arthurs | Kurtistown | HI | 32 nm |
| Scott Richard Wilson | Pahoa | HI | 34 nm |
| David Tomas Erwin | Pahoa | HI | 34 nm |
| Andrew Terence Freeman | Pahoa | HI | 34 nm |
| Andrew James Laures | Keaau | HI | 34 nm |
| Mitchell Breese | Keaau | HI | 34 nm |
| Megan Elizabeth Deeds | Hilo | HI | 36 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near HI28
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur John Lacy | Pahala | HI | 1 nm |
| Pablo Sandoval | Naalehu | HI | 11 nm |
| Laurence Edward O'Rourke | Naalehu | HI | 11 nm |
| Aimee Kuprash | Volcano | HI | 20 nm |
| David Noel Dierking | Volcano | HI | 20 nm |
| Lawrence Sanoria | Volcano | HI | 20 nm |
| Robert Melvin Messer | Volcano | HI | 20 nm |
| Kent Allan Sorensen | Ocean View | HI | 20 nm |
| Patrick Wayne Allen | Ocean View | HI | 20 nm |
| Frederick Francis Perko Jr | Ocean View | HI | 20 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near HI28
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| PMX Aviation Services LLC Kailua Kona, HI | 45 nm |
| East West Avionics Honolulu, HI | 187 nm |
| PropJet 210 Aviation, Inc. Windsor, CA | 2054 nm |
| Direct Avionics Novato, CA | 2055 nm |
| Peninsula Avionics, LLC Palo Alto, CA | 2058 nm |
| Belardi Interiors, Inc Watsonville, CA | 2061 nm |
| NorCal Avionics, LLC Watsonville, CA | 2061 nm |
| Sullivan Propeller Specialists Hayward, CA | 2062 nm |
| Lake Aero Styling & Repair Lakeport, CA | 2062 nm |
| T & P Aero Refinishers Salinas, CA | 2063 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for HI28: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗