As traffic and other sources add more pollutants to the air, the smog gets worse. Ironically, smog is often more severe farther away from the sources of pollution, because the chemical reactions that cause smog take place in the atmosphere while pollutants are drifting on the wind. Smog: Frequently Asked Questions.
There are two major airports if you are flying into the Big Island, Kona International Airport [1] and Hilo International Airport [2]. There are a few non-stop flights from the mainland, mostly from California and Seattle, but it is more common to arrive via Honolulu or Kahului.
About This Statistic. This statistic shows the size of the world's largest airports, as of 2015. Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris covered an area of 3,200 hectares, ranking it in fifth place in terms of land mass, however when considering the passenger volumes of airports worldwide, CDG fell somewhat lower down the list.