KAHULUI – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) will receive a $22 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to construct a new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Kahului Airport. The construction of a new two-story security screening checkpoint at the south end of the ticket lobby will house multiple TSA screening lanes. ...
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Preliminary sampling at the former ARFF training pit at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport found PFAS and TPH. HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) continues to monitor Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) sites for potential per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS). Preliminary soil and groundwater samples at the former ARFF training pit at ...
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Incremental rate structure increases will continue through 2027. HONOLULU – Beginning July 1, 2023, the hourly rate for parking for six or more hours at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) will increase and the new maximum daily rate will be $24. The incremental rate structure agreement was negotiated under the previous administration in ...
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Līhuʻe – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises passengers departing from Līhuʻe Airport (LIH) to come to the airport two to three hours before their scheduled departure. Additional time may be needed in the check-in process as the checked bag screening equipment is not at full capacity. Departing passengers should check with their airline for ...
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UPDATE: The nightly closures will begin starting Tuesday, May 30. HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the reopening of Runway 8L at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) as of 6 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023. Reconstruction of Runway 8L, the primary runway for arriving aircraft, began in October 2022. The project ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) is hosting a job fair at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Diamond Head tour group area (ground level at Terminal 2 next to baggage claim 31) on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Applicants for all HDOT positions can apply on-site. Please ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) wants to thank the Kamehameha Schools Maui art students for reminding people of the importance of water conservation through their art at Kahului Airport (OGG). The message of water conservation is depicted on a mural on a wall at the airport. The painting shows a stream flowing ...
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HILO – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) alerts travelers of busy times at airports as thousands ascend to Hawai‘i Island for the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo will host the huge event, considered to be the most prestigious hula competition in the world, April 12 to 15, 2023. The crowds are expected to be ...
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Lihue – The Lihue Airport (LIH) parking lot is at capacity. A one-in/one-out policy has been implemented. If you are traveling out of LIH today you may want to consider getting dropped off. The Hawaii Department of Transportation will continue to update the situation. ###
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the Public Safety Department (PSD) are taking action to remind people of health and safety rules for the small islands in Ke‘ehi Lagoon. The islets that are within the takeoff and approach paths for the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport fall within HDOT jurisdiction. Everyone is ...
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