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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds domestic travelers that on May 7, 2025, you must have a REAL ID or acceptable alternative to avoid delays at the security checkpoints at the airport. State-issued REAL ID-compliant credentials must be marked with one of the following: A star in a circle A flag Or ...
Read More Make sure you’re REAL ID ready by May 7, 2025

KAUNAKAKAI, Hawaiʻi – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces free Wi-Fi is now available at Moloka‘i Airport (MKK). Service through Hawaiian Telcom began April 17, 2025, and is available throughout the terminal. The fiber optic network infrastructure was installed through HDOT’s HI Connect pilot project, which improved broadband infrastructure along roads in Kalihi, Puna, ...
Read More Free Wi-Fi offered at Moloka‘i Airport

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds travelers to give themselves extra time at airports statewide during Easter weekend and the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, which starts Easter Sunday, April 20, and culminates on Saturday, April 26. The week-long cultural festival is expected to draw thousands of participants and enthusiasts ...
Read More HDOT Advises Travelers to Plan Ahead for Busy Easter and Merrie Monarch Festival Travel

LĪHU‘E, HAWAIʻI – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) and Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters (ARFF), along with mutual aid partners Kaua‘i Fire Department (KFD), Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD), American Medical Response (AMR) and Wilcox Medical Center, will conduct an emergency response exercise at Līhu‘e Airport (LIH) on Tuesday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 ...
Read More Interagency Mass Rescue Training Exercise to Take Place at Līhu‘e Airport, April 15

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises domestic air travelers departing out of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to allow for extra time for pre-flight baggage inspection due to staffing capacity at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection stations. Starting Sunday, April 6, only one agricultural inspection station will be open ...
Read More HDOT Advises Domestic Air Travelers to Allow Extra Time for Pre-Flight Agricultural Inspection