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Contact: HAVO Public Affairs
Updated 4/2/26 to add four additional flights
HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for April 2026:
April 2, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., to transport fence material on Mauna Loa between the 6,300- and 8,500-ft. elevation.
April 2, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to support invasive plant control from the Keauhou coastal campsite area between sea level and the 2,400-ft. elevation.
April 6, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., to transport fence material on Mauna Loa between the 6,300- and 8,500-ft. elevation.
April 8, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., to transport fence material on Mauna Loa between the 6,300- and 8,500-ft. elevation.
April 8, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., to survey and control invasive trees from Pepeiao Cabin area to the park’s western border between 1,000- and 2,500-ft. elevation.
April 13, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to transport fence material on Mauna Loa between the 6,300- and 8,500-ft. elevation.
April 13 and 16, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., between Hōlei Pali and ʻĀpua Point for water tank installation, toilet repairs and maintenance, between sea level and the 4,000-ft. elevation.
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 Hawai‘i Volcanoes National 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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Last updated: April 2, 2026