Aircraft will be taking multiple flights across Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to monitor, control and transport.
On every Tuesday there may be flights between 6 and 10 a.m. for ungulate surveys and control work between 3,000 and 7,000 feet in Kahuku. These flights will vary based on weather and project requirements.
On Oct. 19, there will be two separate operations. Between 6 and 8 a.m. for petrel monitoring from the summit of Kilauea to Mauna Loa at 9,000 feet elevation. The other will be between 10 and 11 a.m. from the Volcano agricultural station into Olaa Tract to transport supplies to support ungulate control.
Petrel monitoring will continue from 6 to 8 a.m. Oct. 16 in the same area.
From Oct. 27 to 29 between 8 a.m. and noon, there will be an airlift to move fence materials to the boundary of Kahuku and Kapapala Forest Reserve.
From Oct. 29 to 30, there will be ungulate surveys in Kahuku between 3,000 and 7,000 feet elevation.
“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,” the park leadership wrote in a press release.