Explore Makakilo, Hawaii, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Makakilo, Hawaii. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Hawaii or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Makakilo.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Makakilo |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Honolulu County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| Latitude | 21.359017 |
| Longitude | -158.08121 |
| Population | 19,877 |
| Density | 2008.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 96707 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| County Seat | Honolulu |
| School District | Hawaii Department of Education |
Makakilo rises on the slopes above the coastal plains, offering a vantage point where the light at dusk turns the Pacific Ocean into a sheet of hammered copper. It lies 1.5 miles west-northwest of Kapolei, HI (from Kapolei, HI: bearing 299°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west of East Honolulu. The landscape around Makakilo is defined by the steep descent toward the sea, with Awanui Gulch carving a deep, verdant passage through the lower terrain just one mile away. Trade winds sweep up the incline, cooling the earth and carrying the faint, sweet scent of plumeria across the residential streets. While the distant Waianae Range commands the northern horizon, the immediate surroundings remain defined by the rugged texture of volcanic rock and the quiet presence of the State Department of Land State Resource Management Area. This proximity to the state-managed lands provides a sense of open space that contrasts with the rhythmic, daily pulse of the neighborhood.
Makakilo carries the weight of a transition from the era of expansive sugarcane and pineapple plantations into a modern residential center. Local industry now shifts away from the agricultural legacies of the past, favoring a diverse economy that supports the families who reside on these hillsides. The memory of taro lo'i and plantation life persists in the cultural consciousness, grounding the inhabitants in a deep sense of kuleana toward the land. Residents often look toward the distant Niuli‘i Reservoir, a mirror-like feature six miles away that serves as a reminder of the vital importance of water in this climate. Honouliuli Stream, located three miles away, continues to shape the hydrology of the broader basin, sustaining the natural corridors that weave through the development. The labor of previous generations remains etched into the very soil, informing the way the district organizes its growth and maintains its character.
Makakilo maintains a cultural identity that honors the deep Polynesian voyaging history of the islands, reflecting a unique balance between tradition and contemporary life. The residents often gather to celebrate local events that highlight the distinct character of the region, fostering a communal spirit that feels both intimate and expansive. From the higher elevations, one can observe the silhouette of Laulaunui Island five miles away, a sight that anchors the view toward the horizon. For those seeking the solitude of the wilderness, the Palikea Trail lies five miles distant, offering a path through the Nānākuli Forest Reserve where the air grows thin and quiet. While the pace of life is measured by the steady movement of the tides below, the people of Makakilo cultivate a shared life defined by the specific textures of their volcanic home. This place demands a patient observer, one who recognizes the beauty in the way the shadows stretch across the hills as the day concludes.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Makakilo, Hawaii. Coordinates: 21.359017, -158.08121. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Makakilo includes the ZIP code (96707), telephone area code (808), county seat of Honolulu County (Honolulu), and school district assignment (Hawaii Department of Education).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |