Department of Transportation

HONOLULU – Gov. David Y. Ige and the United States Customs and Border Protection announced the re-establishment of a Federal Inspection Service (FIS) facility at the Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA). The inaugural international flight from Kona to Tokyo, Japan is scheduled to depart on Dec. 20, 2016. The flight from Tokyo to Kona ...
Read More Kona International Airport to resume international flights

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division alerts travelers of limited parking at the Honolulu International Airport’s public parking lots during Thanksgiving weekend due to an increased amount of air travel. There are nearly 5,200 parking spaces available to the public at Honolulu International Airport (HNL). During holiday weekends, typically the Interisland ...
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HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), in conjunction with the Nisei Veterans Legacy (NVL), is proud to unveil the new permanent exhibit celebrating the Nisei veterans of World War II. The unveiling was commemorated with a ceremony today at the exhibit site located at the Honolulu International Airport in the makai end of ...
Read More New exhibit honoring World War II veterans unveiled at Honolulu International Airport

HILO – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is notifying the public that Hilo International Airport and Hawaii County Emergency responders will participate in an exercise on October 17, 2016. The exercise is designed to validate and improve response to a crisis situation. The exercise will involve a fuel vehicle incident. Emergency responders will simulate ...
Read More Emergency training exercise scheduled for Hilo International Airport

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Oahu residents that Taxiway RB will be closed from 4:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, through 7 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The purpose of this closure is to allow crews to conduct emergency pavement repairs. During this time aircraft will be diverted to Runway 8L, ...
Read More Taxiway RB temporarily closed at Honolulu International Airport for emergency pavement repair

KAHULUI – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Airports Division is conducting a public information meeting for the Kahului Airport Master Plan Update. The master plan is the long range planning document used to guide improvements at the Airport. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information on the status of plans being considered ...
Read More Notice of public information meeting scheduled regarding the Kahului Airport Master Plan Update

HONOLULU – The Highways, Harbors and Airports Divisions within the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) are making preparations in advance of the severe weather forecast from Hurricanes Madeline and Lester, which are tracking toward the state. Residents and visitors should continue to monitor current conditions with the National Weather Service and media outlets. The public ...
Read More HDOT preparations underway in advance of storms Madeline and Lester

HILO – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Airports Division, celebrated the opening of the new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) station at the Hilo International Airport today. The new two-story, 21,000 square-foot facility includes an emergency operations center, four drive-through truck bays, a fueling area, along with improved work and living quarters for ...
Read More HDOT opens new Hilo International Airport Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting station

KAHULUI – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division celebrated the opening of the new Kahului Airport Access Road. The road officially opens to traffic at midnight Saturday, July 23, 2016. The new Airport Access Road connects Hana Highway to Lanui Loop. The improvements will help relieve traffic congestion on Dairy Road, which is ...
Read More New Airport Access Road to improve traffic and efficiency around Kahului Airport

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce it has been tentatively selected for one of the reimbursable service agreements (RSA) that will allow expanded services with the HDOT Airports Division. Through Governor David Ige’s leadership, HDOT applied for the RSA with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HDOT was ...
Read More HDOT named finalist for federal program to allow expanded services