About Kahului, Hawaii

Located in the heart of Maui County in Hawaii, Kahului serves as the county seat of Maui. Its history can be traced back to mid-1800s when there was an imminent water problem facing sugar plantations in the area. Today, Kahului is home to more than 20,000 people as well as Hawaii’s second busiest airport, Kahului Airport. While it may not be the most popular travel destination in Hawaii, Kahului plays a huge role as the main retail center in Maui.

Popular Destinations in Kahului

Looking for activities once your private jet arrives in Kahului? Kahului features many points of interest that can thrill travelers visiting this charming region. Here are some attractions you can look into:

Kalepolepo Beach Park: This beach park is located at Kalepolepo. It is the best place in Kahului to experience private beach-like serenity as it is situated away from the other crowded beaches in Kahului.

Banyan Tree Park: The park is home to an iconic  Banyan Tree which was planted in April, 1873 to mark 50 years since the Protestant Mission was established. Today, the tree is sixty feet tall and has awe-striking branches and trunks. These spread over an area of more than 200 square feet, making it look like a miniature forest. It is the oldest and probably the largest tree in the state of Hawaii.

Maui Arts and Cultural Center (MACC): In their own words, the MACC is a place where creativity, community and discovery are celebrated. True to that description, MACC is that and more. The center’s primary focus is on arts and culture and as such, it hosts more than 1800 events every year, including acrobatics, storytelling and live performances, ballet, Saiko, slack grey guitar, children’s art, theater productions and more. It is also popular as a venue for school events and community meetings.

Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary: These wetlands of the bird sanctuary are located opposite Amala Place near the Kanaha Beach Park. The sanctuary is famed for being home to two of Hawaii’s endangered bird species, Hawaiian Stilt and Hawaiian Coot. The sanctuary was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1971.

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens: Located in the heart of Kahului, the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens are primarily focused on plants indigenous to Hawaii. The garden works hand in hand with the local conservation groups, including Maui Invasive Species Committee and Hawaii Rare Plant Recovery Group. Projects undertaken by the gardens include donation of native plants to wilderness restoration projects, hosting workshops on use of native dyes and fibers, and sales of native plants to local gardeners.

Luxury Lodging in Kahului

Seeking luxury accommodations once your private jet has arrived in Kahului? The city of Kahului has a good array of luxury accommodation facilities to suit all tastes. Some of the most popular of these include:

• Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort
• Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
• Grand Wailea
• Ho’oilo House
• Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux
• Kaanapali Alii
• Kapalua Villas Maui
• The Montage Kapalua Bay
• The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
• Wailea Beach Villas

Airports In or Nearby Kahului For Private Jets

Interested in renting a private jet to Kahului, Hawaii? Some of the popular airports for private jet charters in the Kahului region include:

• Kahului Airport (OGG): This airport is located just two miles away from Kahului city center. It covers an area of 563 hectares and has two asphalt runways measuring 6,900 and 4,900 feet in length. It also has a 125-foot asphalt helipad. The airport records over 100,000 aircraft operations annually, and handles more than five million passengers a year.
• Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): Situated around 84 miles away from Kahului, Kona International Airport covers an area of 1,100 hectares and sits at an elevation of 47 feet above sea level. It has a single 11,000 foot runway made of asphalt. The facility records over 120,000 aircraft operations a year.
• Honolulu International Airport (HNL): Honolulu Airport is located 98 miles from Kahului. It is a joint public/military airport and mainly serves the Honolulu and Oahu region. The airport has four asphalt runways ranging in length from 2,100 to 3,700 feet in length. It also has two water runways measuring 900 and 1,500 feet in length. Honolulu International Airport has an average of 278,000 aircraft operations a year and serves more than 19 million passengers a year.
• Kapalua-West Maui Airport (JHM): This is an airport located 30 miles from Kahului. It is a private use airport west of the island of Maui. The airport has a single asphalt runway measuring 3,000 feet in length. It has an average of 10,000 aircraft operations a year. Kapalua Airport covers an area of 20 hectares and sits at an elevation of 256 feet above sea level.
• Lanai Airport (LNY): At a distance of 32 miles from Kahului, Lanai Airport is ideal for private aircraft users travelling to Kahalui. It has a single asphalt runway measuring 5,000 feet in length and has an average of 6,700 aircraft operations a year. Hangar rental, aircraft maintenance and fuel services are available at the airport.
• Molokai Airport (MKK): Molokai Airport is located around 44 miles from Kahului. This public airport is located at an elevation of 454 feet above sea level, and has two asphalt runways measuring 4,400 and 3,100 feet in length.
• Hana Airport (HNM): This is an airport situated around 49 miles from Kahului. It is designated as a regional hub and is run by the state of Hawaii. The airport is at an elevation of 78 feet above sea level. It is a commuter facility, and is commonly used by unscheduled air taxis and private jets. It covers an area of 48 hectares, and has a single asphalt runway measuring 3,600 feet in length.