Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I arrive prior to a flight?
Check with your airline. Each airline has different check-in requirements.

I have a connecting flight to the Mainland from Molokai Airport via Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. How is my luggage being handled?
Most airlines will check your luggage through to your final destination. Please request that your checked luggage is tagged to your final destination at your point of origin. Your ticket jacket contains claim tickets for your individual pieces of luggage. The claim ticket has the airport code for the final destination for your luggage. If the final destination on the claim ticket reads HNL, your luggage will be dropped off at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. You will need to retrieve your luggage from Baggage Claim and take your luggage with you to the connecting flight. The common airport codes are:

  • HNL – Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
  • ITO – Hilo International Airport
  • KOA – Kona International Airport at Keahole
  • LIH – Lihue Airport
  • OGG – Kahului Airport

Is there some sort of visitor information assistance at the airports?
A Visitor Information Program is available at Molokai Airport which can assist the traveling public with airport and tourist-related information.

For passengers with short layovers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, are there facilities for showering and short naps?
There are no such facilities at HNL however there are hotels located just off the airport. Courtesy phones are located on the Travelers Information Board in the baggage areas.

Are there baggage/luggage lockers or baggage storage facility at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, where are they located, and what are the rates, sizes available, and hours or operation?
Due to enhanced airport security requirements, baggage storage and locker facilities at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport are not available.

Are there wheelchairs available for use by disabled passengers?
Airlines provide assistance to passengers with special needs. Disabled passengers should make arrangements with their air carrier in advance, preferably when reservations are made/confirmed.

How can I comment or make a suggestion about my experiences at the airport?
The Airports Division maintains the Airports Suggestion Hotline which accepts comments and suggestions from the public. The hotline has handled comments ranging from commendations for airport/airline employees to the amount of noise generated by aircraft operations. The phone number for the hotline is 1-888-697-7813.

Is it necessary to rent a car on Molokai?
There is no public transportation on Molokai; however there are taxis.

I have a product and/or service that I think the traveling public can use. Who shall I contact?
Please write a letter describing the product and/or service and a brief description about your company to the Airports Administrator.

I have a product and/or service that I think the airport can use. Who shall I contact?
Please write a letter describing the product and/or service and a brief description about your company to the respective Airport Manager with a courtesy copy to the Airports Administrator.