Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole

JUST IN: @govhawaii has just extended the 14-day quarantine order through the end of July for all mainland/international flights coming to Hawaii. For latest updates, visit airports.hawaii.gov/koa #14dayquarantine #covid_19 #travelrestrictions

COMING TO HAWAII? Additional help is available to the traveling public. Call (855) 599-0888 between the hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. HST, 7 days a week. If calling before or after service hours, leave a voicemail as messages will be returned the following business day.... #flyprepared #yourenotstranded #helpisavailable

Meet Dave. He's wearing a pink tribal printed mask. He's complying with Governor David Ige's latest emergency proclamation and CDC's recommendation for wearing face coverings. He's also the voice you hear when you walk through the terminals of @konainternationalairport. Be like Dave. Wear your mask when you're at the airport.... #wearamask #flattenthecurve #wereallinthistogether @hekili97

ALMOST THERE: Quarantine restrictions will lift for interisland travel June 16. Mainland and international flights will still be subjected to the 14-day quarantine for now. For more info, visit airports.hawaii.gov #14dayquarantine #flykoa #visitkona

ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER HURRICANE: Hurricane Douglas is set to hit landfall this Saturday evening on Hawaii Island. @konainternationalairport is required to be open for plane diversions and available for emergency response.... Preparation is currently underway to minimize possible damage while ensuring passenger/visitor safety. If you need to change your plans or check your flight status, please contact your airline carrier. #hurricaneseason #preparedforanything #notourfirstrodeo

GOTTA PAY: Free parking ends for electric vehicle owners at @konainternationalairport as the Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, Act 168 ends June 30,2020. Applicable parking fees will apply beginning July 1,2020 @ 12:01 a.m. Please contact SP+ Parking for more info. (808) 329-5404.... #flykoa #electricvehicles #freeparkingnomore

NO PARTY: Though @konainternationalairport is not celebrating its 50th birthday this year, passengers can get a complimentary commemorative anniversary pin. Just ask the ladies at the Visitors Info booth. One per person and while supplies last. #flykoa #50thanniversary #mahalo

TEMPORARY CHANGES: Ordered by Governor David Ige, all passengers - visitors and returning residents - must abide by the mandatory 14-day quarantine, either by staying at their hotels or homes. Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole will remain open as required by @usdot to provide a safe landing surface and emergency response services for incoming airplanes. Shops will be closed and only the south terminal restaurant, Centerplate Laniakea will offer ready-mad...e snacks and goods. For flight status, please check with your airline carrier. Latest news on Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, visit airports.hawaii.gov/koa. Stay safe and remember to practice social distancing and frequent handwashing. We will get through this together. #covid_19 #socialdistancing #washyourhands

BE A HERO, WEAR A MASK: Because of @potus Executive Order issued Jan. 21, 2021, it is required to wear masks in airports, commercial aircraft and various modes of surface transportation. It will be required to wear a mask when going through the checkpoint @tsa. No bandanas, masks with ports, knitted masks with holes allowed. TSA will provide a suitable mask, please ask. #flykoa #safetravels #covidtimes

IN & OUT: To help streamline the post-arrival COVID testing, data-handling and reporting process, PMGH Big Island now has an app for passengers coming to Hawaii Island, HealthID, powered by PERSEUS (Planned Emergency Response System Engaging Unified Support). Passengers can scan the QR code or go to http://pmg.app.perseus.id, follow the simple steps and be on your way. #flykoa #travelmadeeasy #airportcovidtesting

PARTIAL 14-DAY QUARANTINE IN EFFECT: Starting today, 14-day quarantine order will apply to anyone flying to the neighbor islands until August 31. No quarantine for those flying to Oahu. If seeking exemption for critical infrastructure or same day medical travel, please visit County of Hawaii website at: https://survey123.arcgis.com//0111d64c4fd24244a4c9230f057a... Exemption letter and process only applies to County of Hawaii. All previous exemption letters are no longer valid. For more info, please visit www.hawaiicounty.gov/coronavirus. #safetravels #letsbeatcovid19 #wearyourmask

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY! @konainternationalairport celebrates its 50th birthday today. #flykoa #airportbirthday #50yearsold