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Maunaloa, Hawaii

Maunaloa or Mauna Loa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States, in the western part of the island of Molokai. The population was 435 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 435

Why go

  • Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States.
  • Served by Panda Airport.

History

Maunaloa or Mauna Loa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States, in the western part of the island of Molokai. The population was 435 at the 2020 census.

Airports

Molokai Airport (MKK) 7.7 mi to the centre
Kaunakakai, HI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Maya Island Air, Hawaiian Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Honolulu, Kahului (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) 16 mi to the centre
Kalaupapa, HI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Panda Airport 2.8 mi to the centre
Kaunakakai, HI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Panda Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Maunaloa, Hawaii. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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