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Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018
HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for December 2024:
December 5 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. for survey and control of banana poka on Maunaloa between 3,800- and 6,800-ft. elevation.
December 9 between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. for ungulate survey at Kahuku Unit between 4,000- and 6,000-ft. elevation.
December 16, 18, and 19 for transport of crew and equipment for fence replacement on Maunaloa between 4,000- and 6,000-ft. elevation.
December 17 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. for invasive tree control and mapping in the Kaʻū desert along the western park boundary between 1,200- and 1,900-ft. elevation.
December 18 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for fountain grass control and mapping along the western park boundary from sea level to 3,500-ft. elevation.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory may conduct additional flight operations over Kīlauea and Maunaloa to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation.
The park regrets any noise impact to residents and park visitors. Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
Management of the park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources, and to maintain backcountry facilities.
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Last updated: December 5, 2024