Multi-National MRTT Fleet's T-061

T-061 (msn 2030), an A330-243 MRTT, from the Multi-National Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet, operated by the Koninklijke Luchtmacht (Royal Netherlands Air Force), is making a stop at HIK from YAMB tonight, as MMF68.

Royal Australian Air Force's A47-014

The Royal Australian Air Force is taking delivery of A47-014 (c/n 64752, l/n 9618) today. This P-8A is making its delivery flight from BFI to YPED, with stops at HIK and NAN, as POSIDN1. It will be  assigned to 11 Squadron, 92 Wing.

A Trio of RNLAF MRTTs

A trio of A330-243MRTTs from the Royal Netherlands Air Force are making a stop at HIK from SLC today. These Multi-Role Transport Tankers are escorting six RNLAF F-35A Lightnings from SLC as part of an exercise the RNLAF and USAF are having this month in Utah.

The three MRTTs from 334 Squadron are: T-061 (msn 2030), flying as MMF30; T-054 (msn 1830), flying as MMF35; and T-059 (msn 1982), flying as MMF29. They are flying under the NATO Support and Procurement Agency flight code, as they operate for the Multinational Multi-Role Transport Tanker Fleet.

20 March 2026 UPDATE

This RNLAF group of fighters and tankers are to depart for MSJ [Misawa AB, Misawa-shi, Aomori-ken, Japan].

Royal Australian Air Force's A47-013

The Royal Australian Air Force is taking delivery of A47-013 (c/n 67451, l/n 9614) today. This P-8A, flying as POSIDN1, is making its delivery flight from BFI to YPED [RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia], with overnight stops at HIK and NAN. It will be  assigned to 11 Squadron, 92 Wing.

Omega Tanker's N264DE

Omega Tanker's KDC-10-30CF, N264DE (c/n 46985, l/n 264), is making a stop at HIK today. This converted tanker arrived from DNA as OME11.

46985's History:

Dec 1978: Delivered to Martinair Holland as PH-MBT "George Gershwin" as a DC-10-30CF.

Sep 1979: Leased to Garuda Indonesia for two years.

Jly 1982: Leased to Caribbean Airways for one year.

__ 1984: Leased to Air Seychelles for one year.

Dec 1987: Leased to Qantas Airways for two months.

Oct 1989: Leased to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines for 30 months.

Jly 1982: Leased to World Airways for one month.

Sep 1995: Acquired by the Royal Netherlands Air Force as T-264 "Prins Bernhard", and converted to an aerial refueler.

Aug 2004: Painted in a grey camouflage livery.

Oct 2019: Withdrawn from service, and stored at SAT.

Feb 2020: Acquired by Omega Tanker as N264DE.

Jun 2021: Ferried to VCV for storage and modifications.

Nov 2023: Inducted into service.

04 February 2025 UPDATE

N264DE returned to Omega's base at VCV.

US Air Force's 82-0007

82-0007 (c/n 22835, l/n 960), an E-3G Sentry from the US Air Force's 552nd Air Control Wing is making a stop at HIK from TIK this morning, flying as RONIN15.

22 December 2024 UPDATE

RONIN15 departed HIK for an undisclosed westbound destination.

US Air Force's 64-14831

64-14831 (c/n 18771, l/n T0723), a WC-135R Constant Phoenix from 45th Reconnaissance Squadron / 55th Operations Group, is making a stop at HIK as ATOM31.

17 December 2024 UPDATE

64-14831 returned to its base at OFF [Offut Air Force Base, Omaha, NE].

20 December 2024 UPDATE

According to a post on the Aviationist.com website, 64-14831 was on a deployment in the Middle East, with the US Air Force releasing photos.

Royal Australian Air Force's A30-001

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail, A30-001 (c/n 33474, l/n 1245), is making a stop at HIK from SUU as ASY65. The flight originated from PAM, where it had been training. A30-001 is assigned to No 2 Squadron, based at NTL [RAAF Base Williamtown, Newcastle, South Wales, Australia]

Royal New Zealand Air Force's NZ7014

The Royal New Zealand Air Force is taking delivery of their fourth C-130J-30, NZ7014 (msn 5990). This new Super Hercules, flying as KIW784, departed MGE yesterday for SUU, and will make two-day stop at HIK, before continuing onto PPG then MHB.

NASA's N436NA

NASA's HC-130H, N436NA (msn 382-5104), is making a stop at HIK, from WAL, via RIV, as NASA436. It's bound for CRK.

18 October 2024 UPDATE

N436NA departed for UAM this morning.

28 October 2024 UPDATE

N436NA arrived from UAM today, and will continue onto RIV tomorrow.

Royal New Zealand Air Force's NZ7011

The Royal New Zealand Air Force is taking delivery of their first C-130J, NZ7011 (msn 382-5978). This C-130J-30 Super Hercules is making its delivery flight from MGE to MHB [RNZAF Base Auckland Whenuapai], via LRF [Little Rock AFB, Jacksonville, AR], SUU, HIK, and APW, as KIW843.

NZ7011 is the first of five C-130Js will be assigned to No 40 Squadron "Ki Nga Hau e Wha (Maori for To the Four Winds)". They are to replace the current, aging C-130Hs.

Hickam And Barbers Point 05 June 11

A few pics taken while on finals for Runway 8L at HNL. The top three photos are of the HIK ramp which shows C-130s, KC-135Rs, F-15s, and USMC AV-8Bs. The above photo is of the USCG HC-130H ramp at JRF.