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Airport · ICAO · US

Class G

Upolu Airport

ID PHUP Elev 96 ft Lat 20° 15.92' N Lon 155° 51.60' W Zulu …

Live conditions at PHUP

METAR

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Wind / Visibility

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Density altitude (now)

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Aerial view · PHUP

No FAA diagram published

The FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for PHUP — 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 PHUP

2 runway ends on file. Longest: 3,800 ft.

Designator Heading Length Width Surface Lighting Gradient
07 076° 3,800 ft 75 ft ASP Yes —
25 256° 3,800 ft 75 ft ASP Yes —

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).

Communications

2 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.

  • CTAF CTAF 122.900
  • RCO HONOLULU RDO 112.300

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Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement

Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for PHUP, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom.

2 matched · 7 not yet translated

TL;DR

  • ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MIRL RWY 07/25. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
  • ·Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.

Watch for

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MIRL RWY 07/25. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    pcl ctaf

  • Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.

    wildlife hazard

All translated remarks (2)

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MIRL RWY 07/25. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational

    ACTVT MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF

  • Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.

    Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational

    BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.

Not yet translated · raw FAA text (7 sentences)

Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.

  • ·<TPA SMALL ACFT 800' MSL.
  • ·PPR FOR TRANSIENT PARKING.
  • ·PPR FM ARPT MGR PHONE (808)327-9520 FOR TRANSPORTATION OF DIVISION 1.1,1.2,1.3 EXPLOSIVES IN OR OUT OF AIRPORT.
  • ·ALL HELICOPTERS CONFINE OPNS TO PAVED AREAS ONLY.
  • ·SKYDIVING ACT ON AND IN VCNTY OF ARPT.
  • ·FOR CD CTC HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY AT 808-840-6262.
  • ·ERNEST ALFONSO MAINT PHONE WAIMEA-KOHALA 808-887-8126.

Field profile

Use

Public-use

Ownership

Public

Scheduled service

No

IATA · UPP

NTSB events at PHUP

2 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .

Last 10 years · n=1

  • Weather · wind / icing / convective 1

All time · n=2

  • Weather · wind / icing / convective 1
  • Other 1

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.

Date Aircraft · Classification · Wx Sev
2024-08-28 Cessna 182B · Weather · VMC · day →
1967-06-11 Cessna 172H · Other →

Designees in HI

Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as PHUP — 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 PHUP

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 38 nm
Darryl Grace Kailua Kona HI 125 nm
Bruce Cummings Honolulu HI 134 nm
Douglas Froning Honolulu HI 134 nm
Jordan Brown Honolulu HI 134 nm
Kele Huia Fergerstrom Honolulu HI 134 nm
Naoya Tamanaha Honolulu HI 134 nm
Craig Kanui Kahauolopua Kaaawa HI 135 nm
John Wood Kapolei HI 140 nm
Geary Lee Padden Belmont CA 2030 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.

CFIs near PHUP

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
Caylon Lee Hackler Kapaau HI 4 nm
Jesse Kaleo Kealoha Waikoloa HI 24 nm
Barry James Miles Jr Waikoloa HI 24 nm
Zachary Peter Say Waikoloa HI 24 nm
John David Starson Dator Freeman Waikoloa HI 24 nm
William Charles Hayes Honokaa HI 25 nm
Matthew Thomas Rozman Kamuela HI 26 nm
Mathew James Brantner Kamuela HI 26 nm
Paul Donald Anderson Kamuela HI 26 nm
David Kalamamakamae Wise Kamuela HI 26 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.

A&P mechanics near PHUP

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
Jonathan Mark Shotwell Waikoloa HI 24 nm
Barry James Miles Jr Waikoloa HI 24 nm
Leo Marlow Stamps Waikoloa HI 24 nm
Richard Leon Wiley Waikoloa HI 24 nm
William Neil Wainwright Waikoloa HI 24 nm
Dale Ray Miller Waikoloa HI 24 nm
David Lee York Waikoloa HI 24 nm
Mark Anthony Staszkow Waikoloa HI 24 nm
Bert David Thomas-Kaholoa'A Waikoloa HI 24 nm
Steven Lee Sorley Waikoloa HI 24 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.

Repair stations near PHUP

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
 33 nm
East West Avionics
Honolulu, HI
 132 nm
PropJet 210 Aviation, Inc.
Windsor, CA
 2030 nm
Direct Avionics
Novato, CA
 2032 nm
Peninsula Avionics, LLC
Palo Alto, CA
 2036 nm
Lake Aero Styling & Repair
Lakeport, CA
 2037 nm
Belardi Interiors, Inc
Watsonville, CA
 2040 nm
NorCal Avionics, LLC
Watsonville, CA
 2040 nm
Sullivan Propeller Specialists
Hayward, CA
 2040 nm
HF Hangars
Hayward, CA
 2041 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.