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Kawaihāpai Airfield (HDH)
Kawaihāpai Airfield is a general aviation airfield near Mokulēʻia on Oʻahu's North Shore, close to Haleʻiwa, Waialua, and the island's north coast beaches. It mainly serves glider and skydiving flights, with road access to Honolulu, Waikīkī, and other parts of Oʻahu.
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About Kawaihāpai Airfield
Kawaihāpai Airfield (HDH) is a general aviation airfield on the North Shore of Oʻahu, near Mokulēʻia. Formerly known as Dillingham Airfield, the site is owned by the U.S. Army and managed by the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation under a long-term lease. It is a joint military and civil-use facility where the Army has first priority for air-land operations and helicopter night-vision training.
The airfield operates a single 9,000-foot runway and is used mainly for commercial glider and skydiving operations, along with other general aviation and Civil Air Patrol activity. It has no scheduled commercial passenger terminal; operations are supported by hangars, administrative buildings, tie-down areas, and a UNICOM tower, with self-serve Jet-A and Avgas fuel available.
Located about 60 km by road from central Honolulu and roughly an hour from Waikīkī depending on traffic, the airfield sits near the west end of Farrington Highway. It is close to Mokulēʻia, Haleʻiwa, Waialua, and the beaches and recreational areas of the North Shore.
Travelers typically reach the airfield by rental car, private transfer, taxi, or chauffeur service, since scheduled public transport in the area is limited. Its location makes it a convenient base for North Shore air activities and a gateway for visitors exploring the island's north and northwest coast.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Kawaihāpai Airfield does not have a traditional commercial passenger terminal. The airfield operates as a general aviation and joint military/civil-use facility with a single 9,000-foot runway, aircraft hangars, administrative buildings, and a UNICOM tower used to coordinate daylight operations.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Kawaihāpai Airfield
Transfers
Book private transfers from Kawaihāpai Airfield to North Shore hotels, Haleʻiwa, Waialua, Honolulu, Waikīkī, and other Oʻahu destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airfield, island sightseeing, business trips, or events around Oʻahu.
Car Rental
Rental cars are typically collected in Honolulu or Waikīkī for independent travel around Oʻahu, while transfers can be pre-booked to meet you at Kawaihāpai Airfield.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for gliding and skydiving groups, events, and transfers between Kawaihāpai Airfield, hotels, and North Shore destinations.
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