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News release from the Office of Gov. David Ige. HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige today announced he will delay the launch of the pre-travel testing program for incoming travelers to Hawai‘i. The program is now scheduled to begin on Sept. 1. This means all travelers entering the State of Hawai‘i will be subject to the ...
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State of Hawai‘i Joint Information Center (JIC) News Release: HONOLULU – The State of Hawai‘i mandatory interisland travel and health form can now be submitted online within 24 hours of flight departure. This upgrade adds efficiency to the passenger verification process, helps save travelers time and allows information to enter the database in real-time. The ...
Read More Mandatory interisland travel and health form now available online

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige announced today all travelers arriving in Hawai‘i from out-of-state will be required to get a valid COVID-19 test prior to their arrival, and to show proof of a negative test result, to avoid the 14-day quarantine. The pre-travel testing program begins Aug. 1. Out-of-state travelers arriving in Hawai‘i must get ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – News Release — State to launch COVID-19 pre-travel testing program for out-of-state travelers August 1

Benefits like free parking at the airport ends June 30, 2020 HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public that Act 168 Session Laws of Hawaii enacted in 2012, which provides electric vehicles (EV) free parking at state airports and most State and County parking lots and meters is scheduled to be ...
Read More Electric vehicle parking benefits to sunset

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige announced that the state will be lifting the 14-day quarantine requirement for interisland travelers, effective June 16. The state Department of Transportation will require thermal screening at the airport for everyone traveling interisland. HDOT will also require travelers to fill out a new form that will now also ask for ...
Read More Governor Ige lifting quarantine requirement for interisland travel on June 16

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is making new Storm Water Hawaii activities available online to help parents engage keiki at home. Kids can join the Hawaii Storm Patrol and earn their official, printable badge by participating in a variety of fun, interactive activities. Each year, the Storm Patrol team distributes more than ...
Read More HDOT launches new storm patrol keiki activities

Neighbors may experience increased noise during the training HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public that the United States Marine Corps will be conducting aircraft training activities on and around Dillingham Airfield (HDH) on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 1 – 6 p.m. The training will include multiple aircraft landing and ...
Read More Military exercises scheduled at Dillingham Airfield

Power outage test scheduled at HNL

Posted on May 7, 2020 in Main, News

Airport power to be turned off overnight HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and Hawaiian Electric have scheduled a power outage to test the Emergency Power Facility (EPF) at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The planned events are scheduled for the following dates and times: 11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, to ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has implemented improved measures to verify incoming passenger information before they leave the airport to help ensure people are abiding by the traveler quarantine order. The enhanced process is underway at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and will begin statewide in the coming days. Hawaii ...
Read More Improved verification process implemented for airline passengers

Time frame to transfer the facility extended one year HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division has notified tenants of Dillingham Airfield the termination of their permit at the facility has been rescinded due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. HDOT’s goal is to terminate the lease with the U.S. Army ...
Read More HDOT postpones action at Dillingham Airfield due to COVID-19