Airports

(Courtesy Office of the Lieutenant Governor) HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) and its food and beverage concessionaire partner HMSHost celebrated the grand opening Waialua Bar & Cafe in Terminal 1 of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Inspired by the moku (district) of Waialua on O‘ahu’s North Shore and located at ...
Read More Waialua Bar & Café Brings Local Flavors to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Officials Detail Airport Technology Tools and Full Implementation of Akamai Arrival Link to photos (Courtesy Office of the Lieutenant Governor) HONOLULU – In anticipation of the busy holiday travel season, state leaders provided updates on various technology enhancements at Hawai‘i’s airports to help improve the travel experience for residents. They also provided an update on ...
Read More State Leaders Advise Residents on Airport Travel Enhancements Ahead of Holiday Season

HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will close Runway 4R at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) nightly from 8 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., from Sunday, Dec. 7 through Saturday, Dec. 20. The closures are needed to perform punch-list items for the HNL Runway and Taxiway Shoulder Rehabilitation project as it nears ...
Read More HNL Runway 4R to close nightly to complete tasks for runway improvement project

KAHULUI, Hawai‘i — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is notifying the public that construction work will begin on Monday, Nov. 24, for a new electric vehicle  charging station at the Kapalua Airport. A portion of the mauka side of the parking lot will be closed 24/7 during the work. There will be no impact ...
Read More Preparations to begin for construction of EV charging station at Kapalua Airport

Motorists Reminded: “Safety Starts with You” During Crash Responder Safety Week Crash responders and advocates gathered at Aloha Stadium for the 2025 Crash Responders Safety Week. (Photo credit: Hawai‘i Department of Transportation) HONOLULU – November 17-21 has been declared Crash Responder Safety Week by Governor Josh Green — and the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises travelers that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order Thursday, Nov. 6, mandating a phased reduction in flight operations for certain air carriers at designated “High Impact Airports.” The order requires: 4% reduction in flights between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. ...
Read More HNL identified as High-Impact Airport in FAA Emergency Order

KAHULUI, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public of nightly paving work fronting the Kahului Airport Terminal beginning Wednesday, Nov. 5 through the morning of Saturday, Nov. 8. Lane closures for paving will begin at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5 and opening the next morning at 5:30 a.m., with the last ...
Read More Night paving work to close lanes fronting Kahului Airport Terminal

HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the release of its final Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan, following a 65-day public review process and incorporating extensive stakeholder feedback. The plan provides a roadmap for the transportation sector to meet the statewide emissions reduction targets established by the Legislature in 2018. The 2030 ...
Read More HDOT releases final energy security and waste reduction plan

HONOLULU – In coordination with the scheduled Oct. 16 launch of the second segment of the city’s Skyline rail service, which includes a station at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces modifications to the airport’s ground transportation operations. The Lelepaua Station at HNL is located on the ...
Read More HDOT Announces Ground Transportation Modifications at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport as Skyline Launches Service

HONOLULU — As the partial federal government shutdown moves into its 12th day, Hawai‘i state officials praised local federal employees for doing their part to keep the state’s airports running smoothly. While some airports on the mainland have been disrupted by the shutdown, which has resulted in flight delays and longer wait times, Hawai‘i airports ...
Read More Dedicated Federal Employees Minimize Impact to Hawai’i Airports