Kahului Airport (PHOG)

Maui, United States · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

PHOG

IATA

OGG

City

Maui

Country

United States

Region

Asia-Pacific

Elevation

54 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

20.8986, -156.4306

Overview

Maui island airport with trade wind operations and scenic Hawaiian island flying opportunities.

Current Weather at PHOG

Pilots flying into or out of Kahului Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR PHOG 020254Z 04015G23KT 10SM FEW020 SCT060 27/22 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND 03029/0227 SLP137 T02720217 55002 $

Wind 040° at 15 kt — likely active runway near heading 04

Current TAF

TAF PHOG 020256Z 0203/0306 03018G28KT P6SM VCSH FEW025 SCT040 TEMPO 0206/0210 -SHRA BKN025 FM021000 05013KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 SCT040 FM021900 06018G27KT P6SM VCSH FEW020 SCT040 FM030400 04015KT P6SM FEW020 SCT040

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Kahului Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for PHOG. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for PHOG. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Maui. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Kahului Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Kahului Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like PHOG include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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