Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for August and September 2014:
• Aug. 15, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., survey storm impact on summit and backcountry areas of Mauna Loa.
• Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., helicopter recertification training near the summit of Kīlauea.
• Aug. 26, between 8 a.m. and noon, transport fence materials and equipment for fencing project in upper Kahuku above Ka‘ū Forest Reserve.
• August 26 and 28, between 8 a.m. and noon, petrel monitoring from the summit of Kīlauea to Mauna Loa.
• Aug. 26, between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., ungulate surveys and control work in Kahuku between 3,000 and 7,000 ft. elevation.
• Sept. 22, between 8 a.m. and noon, flying camp supplies and drinking water from end of Chain of Craters Road to ‘Āpua Point, Keauhou, and Halapē campsites for monitoring of hawksbill turtle nesting season.
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.
-NPS-
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
