News Release
News Release Date: September 1, 2026
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HAVO Public Affairs
September 2, 15, and 24 between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. for ungulate survey at Kahuku between 2,000- and 7,000-ft elevation.
September 3 between 6:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian petrel) monitoring on Mauna Loa between 4,000- and 9,000-ft. elevation.
September 17 between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. for survey and control of faya tree and guinea grass from 100- and 2,400-ft. elevation.
September 24 between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. for mapping and control of invasive fountain grass from sea level to 4000-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 Hawaiʻi 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: September 1, 2026