Map of Kona International Airport (KOA) – gates and terminals

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) is the main airport of the island of Hawaii, in Kailua-Kona, in the state of Hawaii, USA. It is one of two international airports on the island, the other one being Hilo International Airport on the eastern side of the island.

Kona Airport serves the western side of the island, including resorts based in North Kona and South Kohala. The airport is categorized by the Federal Aviation Administration as a small-hub primary commercial service facility.

The airport is named after Ellison Onizuka, the astronaut who was born and raised in Kona. It serves as an operating base for Mokulele Airlines, a regional Hawaiian airline carrier.

Kona Airport: Terminal and gate map

Kona Airport is an interwoven, open-air concept terminal that consists of several loosely-connected airport buildings. Officially, these are named Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

At the main entrance, using Terminal Drive is an area that includes several airport ticketing stations and information counters, including a lost and found centre and USDA inspection zone. There is a security checkpoint station centrally located beyond this area, between the entrances to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Once past the security checkpoint area, Terminal 1 can be found to the right-hand side, as you are facing the airside of the terminal. Terminal 1 contains Gates 1-4.

To the left-hand side of the security checkpoint area, there are gates belonging to Terminal 2. This includes Gates 7-12.

Further to the south (left side of the airport) there is a third terminal, Terminal 3. This terminal is used for hosting smaller commuter flights.

This airport is the only major airport in the Hawaiian Islands that uses mobile stairs, or ramps, for passenger boarding.

Dining and shops at Kona Airport

There are several options for guests to explore shops and enjoy dining while at the airport. Dining includes convenience items for on the go, sit-down table restaurants, licensed bars and snacks.

Shops at the airport include gifts, souvenirs, flower shops, and several newsstands. There are also several ATM’s throughout the airport terminal, free Wi-Fi services, and first aid medical staff to provide support 24/7.

Find transportation from the airport: Taxi, rideshare, car rentals, parking

Taxi: Taxi services are available from various companies that operate curbside in front of the baggage claims areas A and B, to the north side of the airport.

Rideshare: The pickup area for ridesharing services is located directly outside the main entrance, next to the curb in front of the airline ticketing counters.

Car rentals: Several car rental companies have operations at the airport. Their service counters and parking lots are located off terminal. They are reachable using continuous shuttle bus services. The shuttle bus runs from the center median across the street of baggage claim areas A and B, towards the north end of the airport terminal complex.

Parking: There is a surface parking lot located directly across from the airport. It features electric charging stations, and a 15-minute grace period for dropping off and picking up passengers. Special longer-term rates are not available. There is also a cell phone waiting lot nearby to the airport for guests who are picking up their friends and family.