Port Allen Airport (PAK)

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Hanapepe, United States of America

โšก Connection Time Dashboard

Domestic to Domestic
30
minutes
Domestic to International
60
minutes
Interline Transfer
90
minutes

๐Ÿข Terminal Guide & Navigation

Port Allen Airport (PAK) is a small, public-use general aviation facility located on the south shore of Kauai, Hawaii, approximately 1 mile southwest of Hanapepe. The airport features a single, basic terminal building that primarily serves as a staging area for scenic helicopter tours, ultralight flights, and skydiving operations. It acts as a vital recreational aviation hub for the island, providing an alternative entry point for tourists exploring the Na Pali Coast.

The terminal infrastructure is minimal and focused on essential transit services, providing a simple public waiting room and basic restroom facilities for passengers. While the building lacks modern commercial amenities like retail shops, restaurants, or a TSA security checkpoint, many tour operators maintain their own check-in desks and small office spaces within the complex. Travelers are encouraged to utilize the Eleele Shopping Center and local eateries in nearby Hanapepe for their dining and essential needs.

The airfield features a single 2,450-foot asphalt runway (09/27) and is situated at an elevation of 24 feet, adjacent to the historic Salt Pond Beach Park. Operations are restricted to aircraft weighing less than 12,500 pounds and are typically conducted during daylight hours. Ground transportation is informal, with a small public parking area located at the terminal, and visitors often arrange private vehicle access or taxi services to reach the nearby Port Allen Harbor for boat tours.

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๐Ÿ’ก Connection Tips

Port Allen Airport (PAK) is a general aviation facility located on the south shore of Kauai, Hawaii. It handles NO scheduled commercial airline passenger flights. It is primarily used for scenic helicopter tours, ultralight flights, and skydiving operations The airport is most useful when you have already arranged a vehicle on the south shore, because the real travel time on Kauai is dictated by the road network rather than the runway itself.

For travelers visiting the Garden Isle commercially, the only gateway is Lihue Airport (LIH), about 25 minutes to the east. If you are arriving at PAK via private aircraft or for a tour, ground transport is limited to local taxis called from town and car rentals which must be pre-arranged for delivery from Lihue.

The facility is exceptionally scenic, located on a plateau above the Pacific Ocean. Facilities include a small pilot lounge and information kiosks for tour operators Most visitors use the field only as a gateway to Hanalei, Waimea, or the west side beaches, so the real connection question is usually whether you have a car waiting rather than whether the aircraft can land. A booked car is the cleanest way to leave the south shore, since Kauai travel is road-first after landing.

๐ŸŽฏ Expert Travel Tips & Insights

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Pro Traveler Secrets

โ€ข Use PAK for scenic helicopter tours of the Na Pali Coast.

โ€ข No commercial service; fly to Lihue (LIH) and drive 25 mins west.

โ€ข Pre-arrange a taxi pickup from Hanapepe town; none wait at the strip.

โ€ข The airport is only 5 minutes from the historic Hanapepe town center.

โ€ข Free on-site parking is available for GA and tour travelers.

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Quick Facts

Minimum domestic connection: 30 minutes
International connections: 60 minutes
Interline transfers: 90 minutes

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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources