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Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole · Kailua-Kona, US
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Domestic90 min
International150 min
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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Thursday1 / 1 Open

Checkpoint 4

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5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
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10min
TSA Security (Expected)
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1min
TSA Security (Expected)
+2h Forecast
16min
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15min
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+4h Forecast
17min
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KOA Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) is approximately 22 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 33 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 13 minutes.
TSA security lines at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) currently average about 22 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 11 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.
Yes, Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 11 minutes compared to 22 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through TSA security at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole are typically early morning (5:00-6:00 AM) and mid-afternoon (2:00-4:00 PM). Avoid peak hours between 5:00-8:00 AM for morning business flights and 4:00-7:00 PM for evening departures when security lines are longest.
For domestic flights at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, arrive at least 90 minutes before departure. For international flights, arrive 150 minutes early to allow time for security, immigration, and boarding. If traveling during holidays or peak seasons, add an extra 30 minutes.
At the checkpoint
  • — TSA PreCheck is typically 50–70% faster.
  • — Have ID and boarding pass ready at the divider.
  • — Liquids under 100 ml / 3.4 oz in a clear zip bag.
  • — Laptops and large electronics in a bin alone.
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