Big Island Jet Center

Big Island Jet Center is an independent fixed base operator at Kona International Airport (KOA / PHKO) in Kailua-Kona, on the island of Hawaii. It fuels and parks aircraft and provides ground support to private jets, helicopters, shuttle operators and military aircraft.

Fuel and services

• Turbine-aircraft fuelling, including Avfuel Contract Fuel and support for other contract fuel programmes
• More than nine acres of aircraft parking for private jets, helicopters, military aircraft and widebody operations
• Aircraft ground handling, with belt loaders, stairs, luggage carts, tow vehicles and tow bars for most aircraft, plus lavatory and potable-water service
• Coordination of borrowed or rented cargo loaders, forklifts, chiller trucks, water trucks and lifts, subject to availability
• Catering, hotel and rental-car arrangements for passengers and crew
• Nitrogen and oxygen service through PMX Maintenance

Customers and operations

The company says its work includes KaiserAir's Kona and Hawaii shuttles, military aircraft including the Air Force Hurricane Hunters, Boeing flight testing, and helicopter and air medical operations. It also lists U.S. Customs and USDA inspection support.

Company facts

• Airport: Kona International, KOA / PHKO, tower frequency 128.825
• Daily hours: 08:00 to 17:00 HST, with after-hours service available
• The company says a new executive terminal is scheduled to open in December 2026