Thailandâs extensive territories, unrest on its borders, and placement in a zone prone to natural disasters all make helicopters a critical aspect of its military capabilities.
For the valley on the island of Hawaii, see Waipio Valley. WaipiÊ»o is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the Ewa District of the island of OÊ»ahu in the City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. In Hawaiian, wai piÊ»o means curved water. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 11,674.
Hilo International airport is located roughly 43 miles southeast of Waimea in Hilo, Hawaii. The town is about a 30 minute drive from the Waikoloa Resort area to the southwest. Lodging: Waimea is about 30 - 45 minutes from the major resorts on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island.