The Big Island (KOA) Kona Airport is, along with the Hilo International Airport, are the primary aviation gateways to the Big Island of Hawaii. The Big Island, also known as the "Island of Hawaii" or "Hawaii Island" is the largest island in the United States. It has more land mass than all the other Hawaiian Islands put together. Its large size also means it has more coastline than any of the other islands, so naturally there’s a lot to do. The Big Island is best known for Mt. Kilauea, its active volcano, a premier tourist attraction. It has been active and erupting lava since 1983.

Snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing and a lot more activities await those who like a touch of adventure. And if you want something more relaxing, you can go whale watching or just while away your time on one of the pristine black sand beaches.

The Kona Airport is located approximately seven miles north of the town of Kailua. The airport terminal is located at the eastern edge of the airfield. Various Big Island car rental services can be found just off – terminal, before the main highway. From the airport, car rental offices can be reached by a continuous stream of shuttles. If you are looking for refreshments, various options are available in both the north and south terminals.

Public transportation is not available to and from the airport. However, there are a variety of other options, including rental cars, shuttle services and taxis. If you are on a vacation though, renting a car is your best option. In Kona, getting car rental is never a hassle because quite a few companies have offices a short distance away from the terminal building. If you are looking for cheap car rental services, Hawaii Car Rentals is a great place to find good deals and attractive discounts.

A fact sheet on the Kona International Airport:-

Address:
73-200 Kupipi Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2645

Phone Number: (808) 327-9520

Location:
7 miles from Kailua
25 miles from Waikoloa

Airport Code: KOA