Airports News
Kona International Airport Dedicates New Air Traffic Control Tower, Breaks Ground For Aircraft Rescue & Fire-Fighting Station
KONA – The state Department of Transportation celebrated the dedication of a new Air Traffic Control Tower and a groundbreaking for a new Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting (ARFF) facility at the Kona International Airport earlier today. The new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control Tower will provide improved visibility over all movement areas and air traffic patterns. It replaces the previous tower which had served Kona International since July 1970. Construction on the new tower began in December 2009 at an approximate cost of $34.86 million. Ground was also broken...
Read MoreHDOT Hiring Students For The Summer, Deadline May 30, 2013
HDOT is hiring students for the summer. Please click here to download an application form: HDOT Summer Application Form. Submittal Deadline: THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013.
Read MoreH-1 Freeway Westbound On-Ramps From Aolele Street Near Honolulu International Airport Closed Saturday
HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation advises Oahu motorists that the westbound H-1 Freeway on-ramps from Aolele Street, near the Honolulu International Airport, will be closed on Saturday, May 11, from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for street lighting maintenance. Westbound motorists are advised to use Nimitz Highway to the next available H-1 Freeway on-ramp near Valkenburgh Street and to allow for extra travel time. Roadwork is weather-permitting.
Read MoreHonolulu International Airport to Close Reef Runway for Overnight Maintenance
HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation advises Honolulu residents of an expected increase in aircraft traffic over the area due to airfield maintenance work scheduled at the Honolulu International Airport. Runway 8R/26L (a.k.a. the Reef Runway) will be closed for airfield maintenance work at 5 p.m. on Tuesday evening, May 7, through 3 a.m. on Wednesday morning, May 8. During these hours, flight patterns will be modified, resulting in increased air traffic over the Downtown Honolulu area.
Read MoreLihue Airport To Conduct Triennial Emergency Response Exercise
LIHUE – The state Department of Transportation (DOT), Airports Division, Kauai District, will be conducting a triennial emergency response exercise at Lihue Airport on Thursday, May 9, between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The realistic exercise is a Federal Aviation Administration certification requirement to test airfield disaster preparedness and response and will simulate an airliner crash at the airport. Approximately 80 volunteer employees from the Lihue Airport community will play the role of casualties on a Boeing 717. The exercise will also include a fire suppression...
Read MoreHonolulu International Airport Modernization Begins Construction
HONOLULU — With the groundbreaking for a new Aloha Air Cargo facility, the state Department of Transportation today celebrated the start of approximately $750 million in improvement projects for the Honolulu International Airport, as part of the statewide Hawaii Airports Modernization Program. The privately funded $12 million Aloha Air Cargo facility is a key component in upgrades and improvements at the Honolulu Airport and highlights the importance of public/private partnerships that benefit the people of Hawaii. The new facility will consolidate cargo operations, support offices and...
Read MoreHana Airport Nighttime Closures Begin Sunday For Runway Lighting Replacement Project
KAHULUI — The state Department of Transportation (DOT), Airports Division, advises pilots and air travelers that Hana Airport will be closed during nighttime hours from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., nightly, on Sunday nights through Friday mornings, beginning on Sunday night, April 28, through the end of August. The nighttime closures are part of an airfield lighting improvements project which will remove and replace all electrical wiring, runway and taxiway light fixtures and replace windcones, at an approximate cost of $900,000. The nighttime closures will not affect air service to Hana Airport, as...
Read MoreHonolulu International Airport Parking Modifications Begin April 16
HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation (DOT) advises air travelers and motorists of upcoming parking modifications at the Honolulu International Airport. Beginning on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, the Economy Lot (Lot J, see map below) will be closed to prepare for construction projects in the Elliott Street area. Alternate parking will be available in the Commuter Terminal Lot (Lot B) at the same rate of $12 per 24 hours or fraction thereof. The airport Wiki Wiki Shuttle stops at the Commuter Terminal and provides service to the Overseas and Inter-Island Terminals. Developments...
Read MoreGroundbreaking Ceremony Kicks Off $14 Million Hilo Airport Cargo Facility Construction
HILO – As part of Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s New Day Work Projects, a groundbreaking ceremony today marked the start of a $14 million state Department of Transportation (DOT) project to construct a modern cargo building and light industrial facility at Hilo International Airport. Once completed, the 63,000-square foot building will serve the cargo needs of the East Hawaii community, making the work of cargo handling companies and freight forwarders more efficient and convenient. Gov. Abercrombie said: “This is an important project for the Big Island and especially for the businesses and...
Read MoreHonolulu International Airport Nighttime Runway Closures Scheduled For Maintenance
HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation advises Oahu residents of an expected increase in aircraft traffic east of the airport due to airfield maintenance work at the Honolulu International Airport. Runway 8R/26L (a.k.a. Reef Runway) will be closed for airfield maintenance work on Tuesday night, February 5, through the following Tuesday, February 12, from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., nightly. During this time, flight patterns will be modified, resulting in increased air traffic over the Kalihi and Downtown Honolulu areas.
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