News Release

January 2023 Notice of Flight Operations

Date: January 4, 2023
Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018

HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for January 2023:

January 9 & 12 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for survey and control of invasive Guinea grass along Keauhou Trail between sea level to 2,400-ft. elevation. Flights include transportation of natural resources crew, camp gear and supplies.

January 17 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for survey and control of invasive Guinea grass along Keauhou trail from sea level to 2,400-ft. elevation 

January 19 between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. for survey and control of invasive fountain grass from park’s west boundary to Keauhou, between sea level and the 4000-ft. elevation. 

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