The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced that the reopening of Runway 4R-22L at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu will be at 6 p.m., on January 23, 2025, as part of the ongoing Runway and Taxiway Shoulders Rehabilitation Project. Following this reopening, Runway 4L-22R will be temporarily closed for 41 calendar […]
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Hilo Airport Runway Closing Nightly for Lighting Replacement
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will begin Phase 4 of the Hilo International Airport (ITO) Taxiway and Runway Lighting Replacement Project. The work will include replacing all runway and taxiway lighting infrastructure, light fixtures and airfield signs, as well as improvements to the electrical draining system. The work will be conducted at night and […]
FAA Awards $17 Million for Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Systems at HNL
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded two grants totaling $17 million to the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) to upgrade the fire safety systems at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The first grant of $7.3 million will be used to replace the fire alarm system at the International […]
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Soars to Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 3 status from the Airports Council International. This recognition by the ACA, which is the global benchmark for carbon management in the airport industry, underscores HDOT’s commitment to reduce the airport’s carbon footprint by […]
HDOT to Conduct Runway and Taxiway Repairs at Kona Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will temporarily close Runway 17-35 and Taxiway H at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) for 25 continuous nights starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024, until Friday, October 25, 2024, between 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. HDOT has coordinated with the airlines and other partners to minimize […]
FAA Awards $64.7 Million for Kona Airport Runway Rehabilitation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded two grants totaling $64.7 million to the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) to rehabilitate the runway at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA). The first grant of $49,643,867 was announced by the FAA as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport […]
Governor, HDOT and U.S. Army Sign 50-Year Lease for Former Dillingham Airfield
Governor Josh Green, M.D., the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) and U.S. Army Garrison Hawai‘i (USAG-HI) have signed a new 50-year lease at Kawaihāpai Airfield (HDH), formerly known as Dillingham Airfield. The new lease went into effect July 6, 2024, at which time airfield operations will continue normal operations, including uninterrupted water service to the […]
Runway Safety Modifications Planned at Lihu’e
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is preparing to conduct construction activities at Runway 3-21 at the Līhu‘e Airport (LIH). Starting Monday, June 10, 2024, until Friday, June 14, 2024, the section of unimproved road from Ahukini Road to Ninini Point (Beach Road) closest to the start of the runway will be closed to pedestrians […]
Update on Runway Work at Daniel K. Inouye Int’l Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will reopen Runway 4R-22L at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Monday, June 10 at 6 a.m., following the continuous closure for runway shoulder paving and drainage work as part of the HNL Runway and Taxiway Shoulders Rehabilitation Project. Following the reopening of Runway 4R-22L, the runway […]
Curt Otaguro Announced as Deputy Director of Transportation for Airports
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the appointment of Curt Otaguro as Deputy Director of Transportation for Airports effective June 4, 2024. Otaguro joins the HDOT leadership team currently comprising Director Ed Sniffen, Deputy Director of Transportation for Administration Tammy Lee, Deputy Director of Transportation for Harbors DreannaLee Kalili, and Deputy Director of Transportation […]
