Drive times to Upolu Airport
| Staying in | Approx. drive | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Kailua-Kona | About 1 hour | Hwy 19 north → Hwy 270 at Kawaihae |
| Waikoloa & Mauna Lani resorts | About 40–45 min | Hwy 19 north → Hwy 270 at Kawaihae |
| Waimea | About 35 min | Kohala Mountain Rd (Hwy 250) to Hawi |
| Hilo | About 2 hours | Hwy 19 to Waimea → Kawaihae → Hwy 270 |
From Kona
Take Hwy 19 north about 30 miles and turn left onto Hwy 270. After 1.5 miles at Kawaihae, turn right to stay on 270. Head north 16.6 miles, turn left at the Upolu Airport sign, and follow the road about 2 miles to the lot.
From Hilo
Head north on Hwy 19 about 54 miles to Waimea. Follow Kawaihae Rd to Kawaihae, turn right onto Hwy 270, and continue north 16.6 miles to the Upolu Airport turnoff.
Mornings only
We only jump in the mornings, when the winds over the North Kohala coast are calmest. Plan your drive so you arrive for an early slot.
Book early in your trip
If weather moves your jump, an early booking leaves room to reschedule. Can't rebook during your visit? You get a full refund.
Whale season
Humpbacks winter off the Kohala coast. Jumpers often spot them on the climb or under canopy. Read more →
Make a day of North Kohala
After your jump, grab lunch in the small town of Hawi, then drive 15 minutes to the Pololū Valley lookout. Friends who aren't jumping can watch landings from our spectator area.
Back on the Kona side? Fly over the coast in a gyroplane with our sister company Fly Gyros Hawaii at Kona Airport. Skydivers get 10% off with code BIG10.
