Vector Approach
From Hana, drive 8–10 miles south. Turn left onto a small road just past mile marker 41.
Visual check required
Landmark ID: #1974
Charles Lindbergh's
Final Approach.
"If I take the wings of the morning..."
Palapala Hoʻomau Church, Hana • 1974
The Aviator's Rest
Charles Lindbergh, the first pilot to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic, personally sketched the simple design for his final resting place. Diagnosed with terminal cancer in 1974, he requested a "traditional Hawaiian style" burial.
Design Specs: A simple granite slab laid upon lava stones, resting under the shade of a Java plum tree. The headstone bears a verse from Psalm 139:9.
Palapala Hoʻomau Church
Built in 1857 from limestone coral and lava rock, this historic congregational church stands on a cliff overlooking the ocean. It is noted for its distinctive window painting of a Polynesian Christ, watching over the secluded grounds.
Ocean Cliff Coordinates
Visiting Protocol
Access Level
Open Access (No Fee). Donations to Palapala Hoʻomau Preservation Society accepted.
Respect Active Services
Proximity Scan
5 min from Kīpahulu District (Haleakalā National Park). Pipiwai Trail & Pools of ʻOheʻo.
40-990 Hana Hwy, Hana, HI 96713
Dwelling in the uttermost parts of the sea