Hana · Luxury resort
Hana-Maui Resort
Bungalows and suites above the ocean, with a spa.
Official details for Hana-Maui ResortHawaii · Couples · Two nights
Hana, Maui
Fly past the road to Hana.
The Road to Hana has more than 600 curves and 50 one-lane bridges; from the air, Hana is a short hop from Kahului or Honolulu. This green, rainy corner of East Maui is old Hawaii: a ranch town, a resort of bungalows above the sea, the black-sand beach at Waianapanapa, and the pools and bamboo forest of Haleakala’s Kipahulu district.
Old HawaiiWaterfallsBlack-sand beach
YOUR ROUTEKMYR to PHHN
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE~4097 NM
ILLUSTRATIVE FLIGHT TIME~27 hr 34 min
WEEKEND STYLETwo nights · Resort shuttle or rental car
Time illustration: direct distance at 150 KTAS plus 15 minutes for departure and arrival, matching the discovery page. Use ForeFlight for your actual flight plan.
01 / Aviation & getting around
A small runway on the rainy coast.
PHHN (HNM), Hana, is a non-towered state airport at 78 feet with a 3,606-foot runway a few miles from town.
The FBO
Hana Airport (Hawaii DOT Airports)
808-248-4861Hana Airport, Hana, HI
No fuel listed. 35-foot trees along both sides of the runway; wild boars, ultralights and parachutists on and near the airport. Windward rain and low clouds are common. (FAA chart supplement remarks.)
Hawaiian flying: steady trade winds with strong gusts and mechanical turbulence near terrain and in the channels between islands, afternoon showers and low clouds over the mountains, sudden obscuration in valleys, and long over-water legs. Carry life vests and consider a raft. Hawaii is about 2,100 nm of open ocean from California, beyond the range of most light aircraft. These guides are for Hawaii-based pilots and for visitors who rent or fly with a local operator, typically from Honolulu (PHNL), Kalaeloa (PHJR) or Kahului (PHOG).
02 / Where to stay
An oceanview resort.
Rates and availability need travel dates. Book well ahead.
03 / Where to eat
Resort and ranch-town dining.
Reserve weekend dinners.
Saturday dinner · Resort
Hana-Maui Resort restaurants
Island cooking and the Paniolo Bar.
Official details for Hana-Maui Resort restaurantsLocal guide
More food
Food trucks and stands around Hana.
Hawaii Tourism for More food04 / Things to do
Black sand, pools and bamboo.
Reserve Waianapanapa entry in advance.
05 / What’s happening
Sometimes the season is the reason to fly.
This prototype links to the local visitor site. It does not yet match events to your travel dates.
Year-round
Green season
Rain keeps East Maui lush.
Hawaii Tourism for Green seasonDecember–April
Whale season
Humpbacks off Maui.
Hawaii Tourism for Whale seasonApril–October
Drier months
Better odds of clear weather.
Hawaii Tourism for Drier monthsConcerts, festivals & local happenings
Check the local calendar when choosing a weekend, and confirm dates and tickets with the organizer.
06 / Suggested itinerary
Friday in. Sunday home.
A sample Hana weekend. Written for Hawaii-based pilots and visitors already in the islands. No bookings or availability confirmed.
Day trip version
Just for the day
- Arrive
Land at PHHN mid-morning.
- Midday
Waianapanapa black-sand beach (reservation).
- Afternoon
Lunch in Hana, then back to the airport.
DAY 1
Arrive
- Arrival
Land at PHHN, subject to weather and your actual flight plan.
- Afternoon
Settle in at the resort.
- Evening
Dinner at the resort.
DAY 2
Explore
- Morning
Waianapanapa black-sand beach.
- Afternoon
The Pipiwai Trail at Kipahulu.
- Evening
Sunset at the resort.
DAY 3
Morning & home
- Morning
A swim in Hana Bay.
- Before leaving
Allow time at the airport.
- Fly home
Windward clouds can lower quickly; leave with a margin.
Longer stay · Add a day
With an extra day
- Morning
The Pipiwai Trail at Kipahulu.
- Afternoon
The resort spa.
- Evening
Dinner at the resort.
07 / Good to know
Keep the weekend easy to change.
These details make the difference between an appealing list and a usable getaway.
Book in this order
Resort and Waianapanapa entry.
Fuel
None at Hana; fuel at Kahului.
Runway
Short, with trees and wildlife near it.
Best seasons
April to October.
Reviewed · Destination 223
Reviewed November 6, 2026.
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