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 210054Z 03022G32KT 10SM FEW040 28/20 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND 02036/0034 SLP181 T02780200 $Wind 030° at 22 kt — likely active runway near heading 03
Current TAF
TAF PHOG 202324Z 2100/2206 05019G28KT P6SM SCT025 SCT060 FM210600 05015G24KT P6SM FEW025 SCT045 FM212000 05022G32KT P6SM FEW025 FEW050Decode METAR for PHOG
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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