No guest maximum · Chairs, arches & music allowed · Pavilion rentals available · Suited to larger family weddings
LOCATION
Heart of Kailua-Kona
GUEST LIMIT
None
SETUP
Arches, Chairs & Music
PARKING
Plentiful On-Site
⸺ WATCH A REAL CEREMONY ⸺
See a Wedding at Old Kona Airport Beach
A real Kona Wedding Officiant ceremony filmed on-site — the setting, the ceremony, the moments. The best way to picture your own wedding day here.
Filmed on location at Old Kona Airport Beach, Kailua-Kona
⸺ Best for Larger Groups
About Old Kona Airport Beach
Kona Old Airport Beach boasts a location in the heart of Kailua-Kona with easy access, plenty of parking, and walk-up accessibility for all guests.
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There is no guest maximum for ceremonies here, and pavilions can be rented in advance by Hawaii County for personal use.
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This is a perfect location for larger groups and big family weddings who may want space, less restrictions, chairs, arches, music, and more time than the two-hour window that other beaches limit couples to.
⸺ Real Old Kona Airport Weddings ⸺
Old Kona Airport Beach Gallery
A collection of real Old Kona Airport Beach ceremonies photographed by the Kona Wedding Officiant team.
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⸺ What You Can Have Here ⸺
A More Flexible Big Island Wedding Beach
Most Big Island beaches cap your guest count, restrict setup, and give you a two-hour window. Old Kona Airport Beach gives you more room to work with.
What’s Permitted Here
These are things most other Big Island beaches don’t allow. Here, they’re all on the table.
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No Guest Maximum
Invite the family you want there
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Wedding Arches
Set up a ceremony backdrop
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Longer Time Windows
No two-hour cap
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Ceremony Chairs
Seat your guests comfortably
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Music
Processional, ceremony & recessional
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Pavilion Rentals
Shaded gathering space
⸺ ABOUT THE LOCATION
Planning a Larger Wedding at Old Kona Airport Beach
Old Kona Airport Beach — officially the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area — occupies the site of Kailua-Kona’s original airport, decommissioned in 1970. Today, the long paved runway serves as parking, and the oceanfront is a public park with beaches, pavilions, and open space.
That history is why it works so well for weddings. For couples planning a larger destination wedding on the Big Island, it’s often the only beach that practically works.
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Who This Beach Is For
Old Kona Airport Beach is the right fit for couples who:
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Are planning a wedding with more than 20 guests
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Want to set up a traditional ceremony with chairs, an aisle, and an arch
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Want music during the ceremony
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Need more than two hours on-site for photos and setup
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Want a shaded pavilion for a post-ceremony family gathering
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Have older guests, kids, or mobility needs — the walk-up access is as easy as it gets
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Pavilion Rentals
Pavilions at Old Kona Airport Beach are rented through Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation. They should be booked well in advance, especially for weekend dates during peak wedding season.
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⸺ THE OLD KONA AIRPORT ADVANTAGE ⸺
Six Reasons Couples Choose Old Kona Airport Beach
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No Guest Limit
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Unlike nearly every other Big Island beach, Old Kona Airport has no maximum — welcome your whole family.
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Full Setup Allowed
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Arches, ceremony chairs, aisle runners — the traditional wedding setup is permitted here.
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Rentable Pavilions
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​Reserve a shaded pavilion through Hawaii County — a nice gathering space for the family before or after.
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Walk-Up Accessible
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Easy, level walk-up access from the parking lot — ideal for elderly guests, kids, or anyone in formal attire.
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Plentiful Parking
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A dedicated on-site parking area makes it one of the easiest Big Island beaches for guests to reach by car.
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Central Kona Location
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Right in the heart of Kailua-Kona — minutes from downtown restaurants, hotels, and condos.
⸺ COMMON QUESTIONs ⸺
Old Kona Airport Beach Wedding FAQ
In the heart of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, built on the former Kona airport site. It’s a state recreation area with easy access, plenty of parking, and walk-up accessibility.
No. Unlike most Big Island beaches, Old Kona Airport has no guest maximum for wedding ceremonies.
Yes. Pavilions can be rented in advance through Hawaii County. We can help guide you through the booking process.
Yes. Old Kona Airport has fewer restrictions than most Big Island beaches, which means chairs, arches, music, and extended ceremony times beyond the standard two-hour window are all allowed.
Yes. Plentiful on-site parking in a dedicated lot built from the old runway.
Yes. Level, walk-up access from the parking area — one of the most accessible Big Island beach locations.
All-inclusive packages start at $995. Larger family wedding packages range up to $3,995. Pavilion rental is a separate Hawaii County fee.