The textual procedure descriptions below are reproduced from the Pacific Chart Supplement (16 July 2020). A general narrative of these procedures with comments and illustrations are found under ‘Instructional Resources‘. The descriptions are for informal orientation only. Always consult official up-to-date flight information sources.
HONOLULU TERMINAL AREA – VFR CLASS B DEPARTURE ROUTES RESPONSIBILITIES VFR CLASS B DEPARTURE ROUTES WILL BE ISSUED ONLY UPON REQUEST.
Detailed departure instructions will be furnished to others. All procedures and altitudes described in this letter are subject to weather and traffic conditions. Pilots are not relieved of their responsibilities to see and avoid other traffic, to maintain appropriate terrain and obstruction clearance, and to remain in weather conditions equal to or better than the minima required by FAR 91.155. When compliance with an assigned route, heading, or altitude is likely to compromise pilot responsibility with respect to terrain, obstruction clearance, and/or weather minima, approach control should be so advised.
DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
Before taxiing, pilots shall contact clearance delivery on 121.4/281.4 and state the current ATIS information code and requested departure procedure. Clearance delivery will issue the departure route clearance and assign transponder code. Unless otherwise directed by ATC, pilots shall depart CLASS B via the cleared route.
Example:
Pilot – N86DD SHORELINE FOUR DEPARTURE WITH INFORMATION QUEBEC.
ATC – N86DD IS CLEARED OUT OF CLASS B VIA SHORELINE FOUR DEPARTURE SQUAWK 0271.
NOTE: Large acft expect clearance via radar vectors, initial heading 140º/200º Runway 04/08L Procedures Shoreline Six Departure Departing Runway 04L/04R maintain runway heading to the H-1 Freeway. Departing Runway 08L maintain runway heading to Nimitz Highway. Turn right, parallel Nimitz Highway proceeding direct to the center of Honolulu Harbor. Fly within ½ mile offshore passing abeam Kewalo Basin then within ½ mile of the shoreline until south of Diamond Head. Turn left and resume own navigation remaining within 2 miles of the shoreline until departing Class B. Fixed wing aircraft maintain 1500 feet. Helicopters maintain at or below 500 feet. Departure Control frequency will be 124.8/317.6.Procedure intended for twin engine aircraft and helicopters. Not available between 0900 and 1500 for fixed wing aircraft.
Freeway Two Departure: Depart Runway 04L or Runway 04R on runway heading to Moanalua Freeway (State Highway 78/Interstate Highway H201), or depart runway 08L and turn left to fly parallel to runway 04L to Moanalua Freeway. Then turn RIGHT to follow Moanalua Freeway eastbound to H-1 Freeway and Kalanianaole Highway until passing abeam Koko Head. Maintain 1500 feet while in CLASS B. Departure Control frequency will be 124.8/317.6. Procedure restricted to helicopters and small propeller-driven aircraft only. Helicopters maintain at or below 1000 feet.
Redhill Two Departure: Depart Runway 04L/04R on runway heading to Moanalua Freeway (State Highway 78/Interstate Highway H-201) or depart Runway 08L and turn left to parallel Runway 04L to Moanalua Freeway. Then turn left and follow Moanalua Freeway northwest bound until departing Class B. Maintain 1500 feet while in Class B. Departure control frequency will be119.1/239.05. Procedure restricted to helicopters and small propeller driven aircraft. Helicopters maintain at or below1000 feet. CAUTION: VFR traffic proceeding inbound from the H-1/H-2 Interchange descending out of 2000 feet.
Punchbowl Two Departure: Depart runway 04L/04R on runway heading to Moanalua Freeway (State Highway 78/Interstate Highway H-201) or depart runway 08L and turn left paralleling Runway 04L to Moanalua Freeway. Turn right and follow Moanalua Freeway eastbound via the H-1 Freeway to Punchbowl. Proceed east of Magic Island, then offshore to remain within ½ mile of the shoreline until south of Diamond Head. After Diamond Head, turn left and resume own navigation remaining within 2 miles of the shoreline until departing Class B airspace. Maintain 1500 feet while within Class B. Departure control frequency will be124.8/317.6. Procedure intended for twin engine aircraft.
Runway 22/26R Procedures
NOTE: All aircraft turn on landing lights while in CLASS B.
Kona Five Departure: After departure, remain over the runway until departure end, then turn left heading 180, climb and maintain 1500 feet. Expect radar vectors to avoid traffic on Runway 26L LDA final approach course. Departure control frequency will be124.8/317.6. Helicopters depart the south ramp and proceed direct to HNL VORTAC; do not overfly any runways. From HNL VORTAC, fly heading 180, climb and maintain at or below 1000 feet.
West Loch Five Departure: After departure turn right as soon as practicable until north of Runway 26R. Then fly direct to the center of West Loch of Pearl Harbor. Maintain 1500 feet while in Class B. Departure control frequency will be 119.1/239.05. Helicopters maintain at or below 1000 feet. Caution: VFR traffic inbound from the H-1/H-2 Interchange will be descending out of 2000 feet.
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
Arrivals must contact Approach Control and receive clearance BEFORE entering CLASS B. The HNL CLASS B is established from the HNL VORTAC. High density traffic in the vicinity of the H-1/H-2 interchange. CLASS B entry from the Pali is not recommended.
North Six Arrival: Contact approach control 119.1/239.05 prior to H-1/H-2 Interchange at or above 2000 feet. PROCEDURE WHEN CLEARED: FIXED WING AIRCRAFT: From the H-1/H-2 Interchange, proceed direct to and cross Ford Island at 1500 feet. Proceed direct to the Navy/Marine Golf Course while maintaining 1500 feet until advised by tower. Enter left downwind Runway 4R. Downwind must be flown over Runway 8L at Taxiways G/L. Aircraft must remain north of Taxiway RA. If unable, advise ATC.
HELICOPTERS: Proceed direct to Ford Island and hold, maintain at or below 1000 feet. Expect further instructions from the tower.
West Five Arrival: Contact approach control 119.1/239.05 prior to Kahe Power Plant at or above 2000 feet. PROCEDURE WHEN CLEARED: From Kahe Power Plant, proceed direct to the H-1/H-2 Interchange at 2000 feet. FIXED WING AIRCRAFT: From the H-1/H-2 Interchange, via one of the following routes as assigned by approach control:
- Runway 4R: Proceed direct to and cross Ford Island at 1500 feet. Proceed direct to the Navy/Marine Golf Course while maintaining 1500 feet until advised by tower. Enter left downwind Runway 4R. Downwind must be flown over Runway8L at Taxiways G/L. Aircraft must remain north of Taxiway RA. If unable advise ATC.
- Runway 22L: Proceed eastbound along the H-1 Freeway then join Moanalua Freeway to Tripler Hospital. After Tripler Hospital, enter right base Runway 22L. Maintain 1500 feet until advised by tower.
HELICOPTERS: Depart the H-1/H-2 Interchange direct to Ford Island and hold, maintain at or below 1000 feet. Expect further instructions from the tower NOTE: Aircraft below 2000 feet should contact Kalaeloa Tower on 132.6 prior to Kahe Power Plant.
East Four Arrival: Runways 04/08 configuration. Contact App Con 124.8/317.6 prior to NORBY intersection (MKK262 radial 20 DME or CKH 112 radial 12 DME). PROCEDURE WHEN CLEARED, from NORBY, proceed southwest bound on the MKK 262 radial at or below 3500 ́. Expect radar vectors for right base to Runway 04R.Freeway Four Arrival Runways 04/08 configuration. Contact App Con 124.8/317.6 prior to CKH at or above 2000 ́.PROCEDURE WHEN CLEARED: From Koko Head, proceed direct to Waialae Golf course, then follow the H–1 Freeway to enter left downwind to Runway 04R. Downwind leg must overfly Runway 08L over Taxiway G/L. Aircraft must remain north of Taxiway RA; if unable advise ATC.Maintain 2000 ́ until advised by tower.
Kona Six Arrival: Runways 22/26 configuration. Contact approach control on 119.1/239.05 prior to CKH at or above 1,500 feet, or contact approach control on 124.8/317.6 prior to NORBY intersection at or below 3,000 feet. PROCEDURE WHEN CLEARED:FIXED WING AIRCRAFT: Proceed direct to and cross Koko Head at or below 2,000 feet, then proceed to Waialae Golf Course. Follow the H-1 Freeway to enter a left base to Runway 22L. Maintain 1,500 feet until advised by the tower.
HELICOPTERS: Proceed direct to and cross Waialae Golf Course at or below 1,000 feet. Follow the H-1 Freeway to Punchbowl. Hold at Punchbowl at or below 1,000 feet.Use caution: Turbojet aircraft will be inbound along the south shoreline.
Tripler Four Arrival: Contact Approach control 119.1/239.05 prior to H1/H2 interchange at or above 2000’. PROCEDURE WHEN CLEARED: From H1/H2 interchange, proceed east along H1 then join Moanalua freeway to Tripler Hospital then via one of the following routes as assigned by approach control:
- Runway 22L: After Tripler, enter right base RWY 22L. Maintain 1500 feet until advised by tower.
- Runway 4R: Enter left downwind Runway 4R. Downwind must be flown over Runway 8L at Taxiways G/L. Aircraft must remain north of Taxiway RA. Maintain 2000’ until advised by tower.