Honolulu International Airport

Completed Projects

  • The Flight Information Display System has been upgraded throughout the airport.
  • New food and beverage concessions have been added.
  • Added 11 new Wiki Wiki buses.
  • Construction on an 1800-stall parking structure between the existing Inter-island and Overseas.      parking structures has been completed, increasing the total parking capacity at the airport from      4,500 to 6,300. 
  • Constructed a new airfield electrical vault to improve the reliability of the airfield lighting and control      system.

Projects in Progress

View of International Arrivals Corridor under construction at HIA

  • Construct an International Arrivals corridor with moving walkways, slated to be ready by 2011.
  • Integrate a new Explosive Detection System into the baggage handling system, to      permit existing equipment to be removed from crowded ticket lobbies.
  • Replace major electrical and air conditioning systems.
  • Replace passenger loading bridges.
  • Replace escalators at the Overseas Terminal.
  • Renovate ticket lobbies 5,6,7,8.
  • Upgrade the Access Control and Closed Circuit TV to expand security to various areas of the      airport.
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Long-Term Projects

Long-term projects over the next decade are intended to address continuing needs by improving passenger service, operational efficiency, and airport safety.

These projects include:

  • Constructing a new employee parking facility.
  • Constructing new concourses with additional gates, new maintenance and cargo facilities.
  • Widening and resurfacing taxiways for operational efficiency and increased capacity.
  • Constructing a consolidated car rental facility.

Near Term Projects


New Mauka Concourse

Construction of the new terminal facilities begins with the construction of the new Mauka Concourse. The project includes a new L-shaped concourse which will be connected to the Interisland Terminal. It will include up to 12 gates, passenger holdrooms, jet bridges, apron pavement, rest rooms, elevators, escalators, and concession spaces.

Elliott Street Support Facilities

Cargo Facilities
The cargo facility includes belly cargo make-up and screening areas, an office support area and a public service area for drop off and pick up of cargo to be shipped on scheduled passenger flights.

Aircraft Maintenance Facilities
The maintenance facility includes an aircraft maintenance hangar, work areas, parts storage, fleet maintenance space, central receiving, support staff office space, and credit union space.

Employee Parking
The employee parking includes replacement parking, security fencing, a secure entrance/exit, and bus shelters.

Taxiway G & L Widening

The Widening of Taxilanes G & L involves the widening of the separation between the two taxiways, allowing wide body aircraft to utilize the dual taxiways to park at the Interisland Terminal. The project also includes additional replacement hardstands, relocation of the Vehicle Wash Stand and the Truck Fueling Station to achieve standard taxiway wing tip clearance for wide body aircraft.