News Release

May 2022 Notice of Flight Operations

Date: April 27, 2022
Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018

Hawaii National Park, HAWAIʻI – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2022:

May 5 from 8 a.m. to10 a.m. fence material sling loads in ʻŌlaʻa Tract between 3,500- and 4,500-ft. elevation.

May 11 between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. for survey and control of invasive guinea grass in the coastal Keauhou area, between sea level and 700-ft. elevation.

May 24 between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for ungulate survey at Kahuku Unit between 4,000- and 7,000-ft. elevation,and fence material sling loads in ʻŌlaʻa Tract between 3,500- and 4,500-ft. elevation.

In addition, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory may conduct flight operations over Kīlauea and Mauna Loa to assess volcanic activity, conduct research and maintain instrumentation. 

The park regrets any noise impact to residents and park visitors. Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather. 

Management of the park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources, and to maintain backcountry facilities.

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