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Resurfacing work at Hilo International Airport main parking lot Monday (March 5)

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Airports Division will begin resurfacing work and improvements at the Hilo International Airport Main Parking Lot, on Monday, March 5, 2018, through Friday, March 9, 2018, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., daily. Construction will be scheduled Monday through Fridays, excluding state holidays.

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Hawaiian Airlines 767 makes emergency landing in Hilo Friday (Aug 11)

Fire/rescue crews responded to a 8:21 p.m. alarm Friday (Aug 11) to Hilo International Airport for a Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 767 making an emergency landing after crew experienced smoke in the cockpit. Hawaiian Airlines Flight 64 had departed Lihue, Kauai at 3:31 p.m., according to FlightAware.com, and was two hours into its flight bound for […]

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Kahu Isaia Kealoha walks on the upper level outside of the new Hilo International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station sprinkling holy water with ti leaf to bless the facility. Photography by Baron Sekiya | Hawaii 24/7

New Hilo International Airport fire station opens Friday (July 29)

The new $18.8M two-story facility features 21,000 square-feet of space for equipment and personnel.

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Hirono announces more than $16M for Hilo airport

MEDIA RELEASE Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has announced the award of $16.8 million in federal funds to the State of Hawaii for the construction of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Building at Hilo International Airport. This funding will be used to help Hilo airport meet federal safety requirements and extend the life of […]

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Governor releases $22.6M for airport construction projects

MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has released more than $22.6 million for capital improvement projects (CIP) at seven airports to inject momentum into Hawaii’s construction industry, which is forecast to lead the state’s economic growth over the next two years. “Since 2011, this administration has released nearly $1 billion for projects to improve Hawaii’s airports […]

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Schatz on water resources, Hilo airport

MEDIA RELEASE SENATE COMMITTEE PASSES SCHATZ BILL WITH BIPARTISAN VOTE TO SECURE WATER RESOURCES In a bipartisan vote this week, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced the SECURE Water Amendments Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz. The SECURE Water Amendments Act will increase grant funding for water conservation and drought projects, […]

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Hawaiian Airlines jet at Hilo International Airport. Hawaii 24/7 File Photo

Sen. Hirono announces $2M grant for Hilo International Airport

Today, Senator Mazie K. Hirono announced a grant of more than $2 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for upgrades at Hilo International Airport. This grant will fund the installation of approximately 12,500 linear feet of perimeter fencing to deter unauthorized persons, vehicles and wildlife from entering onto the airfield.

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Governor releases $335M for airports

MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the release of more than $335 million for various capital improvement projects (CIP). These funds will improve the air travel experience for Hawaii’s residents and visitors that drive our economy, while invigorating our growing construction industry and creating local jobs in the process. “We have seen great strides […]

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Projects under way at Kawaihae Harbor, Hilo airport

MEDIA RELEASE The state Department of Transportation has begun two improvement projects at Big Island facilities. The Harbors Division has kicked off a $7 million harbor terminal improvement project at Kawaihae Harbor. This harbor modernization project is part of Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s New Day Work Projects. During the groundbreaking ceremony, state DOT Director Glenn Okimoto […]

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Governor releases $91.9M for CIPs

MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the release of more than $91.9 million for various Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) across the state selected for their potential to immediately address priority work while stimulating the local economy and generating job opportunities. “Our strategy to stimulate job creation and reinvigorate our economy is working,” Abercrombie said. […]

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Governor approves funds for Hilo airport cargo facility

MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has released $14 million in airport revenue bonds to finance an incomplete Capital Improvement Project (CIP) at the Hilo International Airport. Construction of the Hold Cargo Building/Light Industrial Facility began in December 2008 but due to funding limitations the project was reduced. “We became aware that only part of the […]

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The state Department of Transportation (DOT) advises users of Kahului and Kapalua Airports on Maui, Lihue Airport on Kauai, and the Hilo and Kona International Airports on the Big Island, that monthly parking rates at these locations will increase from $90 to $160 beginning Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Hilo and Kona airport parking rates to increase in March

The state Department of Transportation (DOT) advises users of Kahului and Kapalua Airports on Maui, Lihue Airport on Kauai, and the Hilo and Kona International Airports on the Big Island, that monthly parking rates at these locations will increase from $90 to $160 beginning Thursday, March 1, 2012.

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Hilo airport runway repair funds top $10M

Hilo airport runway repair funds top $10M

MEDIA RELEASE The state Department of Transportation will receive $10,615,395 to refurbish a runway at Hilo International Airport, Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, Sen. Daniel K. Akaka and U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono have announced. The money comes from a grant administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. The money will be used for the construction phase of […]

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Akaka, Inouye announce $2.9M for airport renovations

Akaka, Inouye announce $2.9M for airport renovations

MEDIA RELEASE U.S. Sens. Daniel K. Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye have announced $2.9 million in federal grants will be awarded to airports on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, and Molokai. “Hawaii’s airports provide residents access to friends and family, doctors and patients, and customers and business partners,” Akaka said. “Air travel is critical in […]

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