The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced the upcoming launch of Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). EPP is designed to streamline the passenger arrival experience and improve airport efficiency, marking a significant milestone in HDOT’s commitment to providing seamless and secure travel for all passengers. In partnership […]
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HDOT Launches New Apps to Enhance Passenger Experience at Honolulu and Lihu’e Airports
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has launched two new free airport wayfinding apps designed to make the airport experience less stressful and more enjoyable for travelers. The HNL Airport app for the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and LIH Airport app for the Lῑhuʻe Airport offer travelers a new mobility tool to navigate the airport […]
Hawai’i Department of Transportation to Conduct Runway Improvements at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
As part of the ongoing Runway and Taxiway Shoulders Rehabilitation Project at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is scheduled to close Runway 8R-26L nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for 20 calendar days from August 1, 2025, thru August 20, 2025. During the closures, flight operations […]
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Names First CEO
After an extensive national search, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum (PHAM) has announced the appointment of distinguished retired naval aviator John P. Hiltz as its first Chief Executive Officer. Hiltz, a 2002 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, earned his Wings of Gold in 2005. As a […]
Security Screening Wait Times Available on Displays in HNL Terminal 1
Photo above provided by the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation or HDOT. The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced the availability of security checkpoint status and estimated wait times on electronic displays in Terminal 1 (formerly known as the Interisland Terminal) of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) starting Friday, June 13. The wait […]
Construction Begins on New TSA Checkpoint at Kahului Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced the commencement of the $46 million Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Checkpoint project at Kahului Airport (OGG). HDOT, TSA, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, along with other federal, state and county officials and HDOT partners participated in a groundbreaking and blessing of the project today. The new two-story security screening […]
HDOT Offers Free WI-FI at Moloka’i Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that 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, Ka‘ū, Nānākuli, […]
Hawai’i Airports System Successfully Issues $849 Million in Bonds, Representing Largest Issue in Its History
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced that the state’s Airports System has successfully raised $849 million in bond financing to fund approximately $600 million of essential projects to upgrade and expand airport infrastructure, including runway repairs, terminal renovations, security enhancements and the construction of new facilities. The financing also provides for a refinancing […]
Hawai’i Airports System Receives Upgraded Bond Rating from Moody’s; Achieves Highest Ratings in its History
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that the state Airports System bond rating was upgraded by Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) to Aa3 from A1 in advance of its upcoming bond issuance. Moody’s cited the Airports System’s strong passenger traffic performance, the state’s economic resilience, Hawai‘i’s “enduring desirability as a premier tourism destination,” and the […]
New Kahului Airport Passenger Waiting Area Dedicated
Photo above – Dedication and blessing of the new passenger waiting area at Kahului Airport. Left to right – Ezekiel Kalua, Maui County Mayor’s Office; Rep. Justin Woodson; John Ogoshi, president, Maryl Group; Marvin Moniz, airports district manager, Maui district, Hawai‘i Department of Transportation; Sen. Troy Hashimoto; Dayton Wong, associate, Design Partners, Inc.; Curt Otaguro, […]
