# Molokai Airport (MKK)

> Kaunakakai, US · 11 km (7 mi) northwest of Kaunakakai

Web: https://airport.flights/airport/mkk
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## Facts

- **IATA**: MKK
- **ICAO**: PHMK
- **Timezone**: Pacific/Honolulu
- **Runways**: 2
- **Terminals**: 1
- **Official site**: https://airports.hawaii.gov/mkk/

## Overview

## Welcome

Molokai Airport (MKK) provides the quintessential small-island experience, functioning more as a rural airstrip than a bustling airport. Situated just 7 miles northwest of Kaunakakai, it serves as a low-stress portal to the island. However, the actual challenge for travelers isn’t navigating the terminal, it's managing logistics due to limited on-island resources like rental cars and taxis.

## At a glance

Molokai Airport is modest by any measure. It has only a single terminal, T1, where Southern Airways Express and Mokulele Airlines manage flights. There's no hunting for Wi-Fi here, as there isn't any available, so you should plan ahead by downloading everything you'll need before arriving. With no lounges, the airport remains a humble but efficient point of departure and arrival.

## Terminals & layout

The solitary Passenger Terminal Complex, or T1, embodies a streamlined travel experience with just a few gates, serving local flights to and from Molokai. The terminal offers basic amenities, including a coffee/snack shop and a flower/lei shop, each a testament to the airport's limited but authentic offerings.

## Getting to and from the city

Traveling to and from Molokai Airport requires careful planning. Located 11 kilometers from Kaunakakai, the airport offers metered taxi services, but these can be sparse, particularly during peak flight times. Alamo Rent A Car operates the only on-airport rental service, a costly option that should be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment.

## Traveller essentials

If you're thinking of staying overnight, note that the airport closes at night and lacks facilities for resting. Carry cash because ATM access is inconsistent, and there's no currency exchange. For any help with logistics or local travel tips, visit the visitor information booth when it's staffed.

## Dining & shopping highlights

Dining options are limited to a single snack bar, which operates approximately from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This snack bar doubles as a community hub where travelers often exchange stories and advice. Shopping includes basic offerings from a coffee/snack shop and a flower/lei shop, giving you a quick glance into local craftsmanship.

## Lounges

Don't expect plush seating or exclusive retreat here; Molokai Airport has no lounges. Thus, ensure you have all your creature comforts pre-arranged.

## Insider tips

- **Insider:** The snack bar serves more than food; it's where you get the best local intel on island happenings.

- **Time:** Capture uninterrupted views of runway operations from the parking area, a rarity at bigger hubs.

- **Avoid:** Overnight stays at MKK; the terminal is closed at night and lacks sleeping facilities.

- **Money:** Carry cash for taxis and small vendors; ATM availability is inconsistent.

- **Local:** Pick up a fresh lei from the flower shop in T1 — a Molokai tradition.

- **Quiet:** Head to the parking lot for a smoke, as it's the only designated area far from the terminal.

## Terminals (2)

- **Main Terminal** — 3 gates
- **Passenger Terminal Complex** — Southern Airways Express, Mokulele Airlines
  Molokai Airport is a small yet efficient hub for local travel.

## Dining (1)

- **Snack Bar**

## Shops (5)

- **Coffee/Snack Shop** — T1
- **Coffee/Snack Shop** — T1 · Food & Beverages
- **Flower/Lei Shop** — T1
- **Flower/Lei Shop** — T1 · Souvenirs
- **Souvenir Shop** — Main Terminal · Souvenirs

## Parking (2)

- **Airport Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal
- **Main Parking Lot** — Surface parking

## Ground transport (5)

- **Alamo Rent A Car** — On-airport car rental · .null · .very expensive · .null
- **Hotel and Accommodation Shuttles** — Shuttle · 15-30 min to most lodging
  Some lodgings and tour operators arrange pickup by prior reservation; travelers should confirm details directly with their accommodation.
- **Molokai Airport Taxi** — Taxi · 15-20 min to Kaunakakai · Available during airport hours
  Metered taxis wait at the ground transportation area when the airport is open; advance reservations are generally not required.
- **Rideshare Pickups (Pre-arranged)** — Rideshare · 15-20 min to Kaunakakai
  App-based rideshare availability on Molokai is limited, so travelers should not rely on on-demand service and should have a backup plan.
- **Taxi Stand** — Metered taxis · .null · .null · .null

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: The snack bar serves more than food; it's where you get the best local intel on island happenings.
- _Time_: Capture uninterrupted views of runway operations from the parking area, a rarity at bigger hubs.
- _Avoid_: Overnight stays at MKK; the terminal is closed at night and lacks sleeping facilities.
- _Money_: Carry cash for taxis and small vendors; ATM availability is inconsistent.
- _Local_: Pick up a fresh lei from the flower shop in T1 — a Molokai tradition.
- _Quiet_: Head to the parking lot for a smoke, as it's the only designated area far from the terminal.