Lighthouse · Kona, Hawaiʻi
Kailua Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1915 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 6 seconds, seen up to 13 nautical miles out. The concrete pyramid on Kukailimoku Point marks the western entrance to Kailua-Kona harbor and is reached along the shore from the Old Kona Airport park.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1915 |
| Light | Fl W 6s |
| Position | 19.6378°N, 156.0009°W |
| From Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area | 1.1 km (0.7 mi), bearing 128° SE |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VI 28185; NOAA ENC |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area, 1.1 km (0.7 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.