News Release

February 2023 Notice of Flight Operations

Date: January 31, 2023
Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018

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

February 2 between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. for Hawaiian petrel monitoring on Mauna Loa between 4,000- and 9,000-ft. elevation.

February 3 between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to map Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death in east Kahuku paddocks between 2,300- and 5,300-ft. elevation.

February 6 between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for transporting native plants and water to support dry forest restoration efforts in lower Kahuku at the 2500-ft. elevation.

February 16 between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to sling load camp gear between the ʻŌlaʻa Koa unit to the agricultural station at the 3,500- to 4,500-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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