Kyrgyz Air
Aloha Air Cargo is a United States scheduled freight airline serving Hawaii, with inter-island links and connections to the continental mainland.
About Kyrgyz Air
The supplied IATA code KH, ICAO code AAH, legal name and website identify this carrier as Aloha Air Cargo, despite the Kyrgyz Air directory label and Kyrgyzstan country field. Its history traces back to 1946 and the former Aloha Airlines. The cargo operation continued after the passenger airline ceased flying in 2008 and is owned by the Saltchuk group through its aviation interests.
Aloha Air Cargo is based at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, its principal hub and sorting point. The airline specializes in scheduled and charter freight services linking Oahu with Hawaii’s other major islands. Its network also includes connections between Hawaii and selected airports on the continental United States, supporting express parcels, mail, perishables and other time-sensitive shipments.
The fleet is built around dedicated Boeing freighters rather than passenger aircraft. Boeing 737 cargo aircraft are suited to frequent inter-island sectors, while larger Boeing 767 freighters provide additional capacity on longer mainland services. As a cargo-only operator, Aloha Air Cargo does not offer passenger cabins, fare classes, seat selection or conventional onboard service.
Aloha Air Cargo is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. It also does not operate a conventional passenger frequent-flyer programme, because its services are designed for freight customers rather than ticketed travellers. Commercial arrangements focus on cargo bookings, logistics services and shipper accounts instead of mileage earning, elite status or passenger lounge benefits.
The airline’s defining strength is its specialization in Hawaii’s distinctive logistics market, where air freight can move essential and perishable goods between islands much faster than surface transport. The practical limitation for travel consumers is that KH-coded services are cargo operations and cannot normally be booked as passenger flights. Travellers encountering the Kyrgyz Air label should verify the operating carrier carefully before making plans.
Good to know
Flying with Kyrgyz Air — what to expect
Cargo Flights Only
Aloha Air Cargo operates freight services rather than scheduled passenger flights. Travellers cannot normally buy seats on its aircraft.
Check Carrier Identity
The KH and AAH codes belong to Aloha Air Cargo. If a search result labels the carrier Kyrgyz Air, confirm the operator and itinerary before booking.
Honolulu Cargo Hub
Honolulu is the airline’s main operating and freight-sorting hub. Many shipments between the Hawaiian Islands are routed through this facility.
Specialist Island Network
The airline is structured for inter-island logistics and selected mainland cargo links. Its schedules and handling rules are designed around freight rather than passenger connections.
Freight Rules Vary
Acceptance deadlines, packaging requirements and restrictions depend on the shipment type. Customers should consult Aloha Air Cargo directly before tendering perishables, animals or regulated goods.
Route network
Popular routes operated by Kyrgyz Air
Notable destinations on Kyrgyz Air's network.
Destination list is indicative of Kyrgyz Air's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Kyrgyz Air — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Aloha Air Cargo’s network changes with scheduled freight demand and charter activity, so a reliable fixed total is not stated here. Its core operation covers Hawaii’s principal commercial airports plus selected mainland gateways.
- There is no passenger carry-on allowance because Aloha Air Cargo is a cargo airline and does not sell conventional passenger tickets. Freight is governed by separate packaging, weight, dimensions and acceptance rules.
- Aloha Air Cargo does not ordinarily sell passenger plane tickets, so passenger fare timing does not apply. Cargo prices depend on shipment size, weight, route, service requirements and availability.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Aloha Air Cargo itself is a freight operator, so ordinary passenger fares under its KH code may not be available.
- Under the KH code, Aloha Air Cargo serves the principal Hawaiian Islands and selected continental US cargo gateways. Core Hawaiian points include Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona and Lihue.
- Aloha Air Cargo’s longer services connect Hawaii with continental US cargo gateways. Route schedules can change, so customers should check the airline’s current timetable rather than rely on a single permanent longest route.
- Honolulu is the airline’s principal departure point and cargo hub. Kahului, Hilo, Kailua-Kona and Lihue are also important stations within its inter-island freight network.
- The KH and AAH airline codes identify Aloha Air Cargo, whose primary hub is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii.