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A visitor explores the fissure eruption from Kīlauea volcano's 1974 eruption on the caldera floor. Mauna Loa, the other active volcano in the park, is seen in the distance. NPS Photo/Janice Wei.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Flight Operations For November
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by Big Island Video News
on Nov 3, 2019 at 8:01 am

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HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - The following dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather, the National Park Service says.

(BIVN) – Management of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National 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, park officials say.

Here are the upcoming flights operations that will take place in November:

November 5, between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., to transport camp equipment in ‘Ōla‘a between 3,000- and 4,000-ft. elevation.

November 5, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., to transport gear from Kealakomo pullout to the Nāulu/Kalapana Trail intersection.

November 5, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., to haul fence material along Mauna Loa Road between 5,000- and 6,000-ft. elevation.

November 6, between 8 a.m. and noon, for invasive banana poka control on Mauna Loa Road between 5,000- and 6,000-ft. elevation.

November 7, between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., to transport camp equipment in ‘Ōla‘a between 3,000- and 4,000-ft. elevation.

November 7, between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., to transport gear from Nāulu/Kalapana trail head to the Mauna Ulu helicopter spot.

November 25, between 7 a.m. and noon, for petrel monitoring on Mauna Loa, between 8,000- and 9,000-ft. elevation.

November 25, between 8 a.m. and noon, to control invasive fountain grass from coastal areas to the southwest boundary below 3,000-ft. elevation.

November 26, between 8 a.m. and noon, to control invasive fountain grass in the Great Crack area, below 1,000-ft. elevation.

November 26, between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., for ungulate surveys and control work in Kahuku between 3,000-ft. and 7,000-ft. elevation.

The National Park Service said it regrets any noise impact to residents and park visitors, and added that dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.


Filed Under: Kau Tagged With: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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