The public is advised that construction work is scheduled to begin on May 26, 2026, along the Līhuʻe Airport curbside pick-up and drop-off areas. The project will improve the airport’s three existing crosswalks and traffic signals to enhance pedestrian visibility, accessibility and overall public safety. During construction, which will be divided into six separate work […]
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Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Dedicated at Kapalua Airport
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) dedicated a new electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station at Kapalua Airport last week. The $3.2 million charging station at the Kapalua Airport parking lot is now open for public use and has four 150-kilowatt direct current chargers. Two chargers have a Combined Charging System (CCS) and North American […]
Hawaiian Airlines Joins Oneworld Alliance, Connecting Hawai‘i to the World
Hawaiian Airlines became the newest member of the oneworld® alliance, connecting Hawai‘i to more of the world with the largest network of flights to, from and within the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian’s oneworld membership, the 96-year carrier’s first entry into a major alliance, makes it easier than ever for travelers worldwide to visit Hawai‘i – a […]
U.S. Pacific Air Forces to Highlight Aircraft, Personnel at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
U.S. Pacific Air Forces will take center stage as the featured service component at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the 73rd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, coming July 20-26, 2026, at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “As we aim to highlight a specific Air Force command every year at Oshkosh, the incredible work of Pacific Air […]
Agencies Participate in Triennial Emergency Exercise at Kapalua Airport
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) was joined by emergency responders and volunteers in a triennial emergency exercise at Kapalua Airport (JHM) in West Maui on Friday, April 17. The drill simulated response to a Cessna 208 Grand Caravan having its nose gear collapse upon landing. The aircraft was simulated with a tractor. Volunteer actors […]
HDOT Welcomes International Shoppes as New Concessionaire at Honolulu and Kahului Airports
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has selected International Shoppes (iShoppes) to provide retail and in-bond duty free concessions at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kahului Airport (OGG). Under a 10-year contract, New York-based iShoppes along with business partner Ben Crump Enterprises, will take over the shops that are currently operated by […]
Honolulu Airport Adds Electric Trams to Wiki Wiki Shuttle Service
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is adding three new electric transit trams to its Wiki Wiki Shuttle service at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The new trams, which will transport domestic passengers between gates and terminals, will augment the airport’s free Wiki Wiki bus service. “The Wiki Wiki Shuttle is a vital part […]
Students Explore New Early-Career Aviation Maintenance Program
A cohort of ten students from Campbell, Kapolei, and Waipahu high schools is piloting the state’s first aviation maintenance technology program in collaboration with the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum (PHAM). The program provides early-career training starting a student’s junior year. The goal is to prepare students for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, enabling them to […]
Surf Air Mobility Partners with the Hawaii Department of Transportation and BETA Technologies to Advance Electric Aviation in Hawaii with eIPP Application
Surf Air Mobility Inc. has announced its partnership with the Hawaii Department of Transportation (“HDOT”) and electric aerospace company, BETA Technologies, on the request for proposal (“RFP”) application for the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (“eIPP”), a federal public-private initiative within the White House’s Advanced Air Mobility (“AAM”) National Strategy. Surf Air […]
New Streamlined Parking System Announced for Kona and Hilo Airports
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has launched a new streamlined parking system at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO) that will make it more convenient and efficient for drivers to enter and exit the airport parking lots. HDOT has partnered with Metropolis, an artificial intelligence parking […]
