Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Welcome to the Official Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) website, formerly known as Honolulu International Airport

The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is the largest airport in the State of Hawaii and is located in Honolulu on the island of O’ahu. From Honolulu you can fly to neighbor island airports including Kahului Airport, Kapalua Airport and Hana Airport on Maui; Lihu’e Airport on Kaua’i; Kona International Airport at Keahole, Hilo International Airport and Waimea-Kohala Airport on the island of Hawai’i; Lana’i Airport on Lana’i; and Molokai Airport and Kalaupapa Airport on Molokai.

The airport is proudly named after Hawaii’s late Senator Inouye. Senator Daniel K. Inouye was the second longest serving member of the U.S. Senate prior to his death, with a distinguished tenure of more than 49 years. As president pro tempore from 2010-2012—third in line of presidential succession—Dan Inouye was the highest-ranking public official of Asian descent in United States history. He served for decades on the Commerce and Appropriations Committees which had jurisdiction over aviation, the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Hawaii benefitted from his leadership. Daniel K. Inouye Institute

There are non-stop departures from HNL to cities such as (but not limited to), Anchorage, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Guam, Haneda, Houston, Kansai, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Nagoya, Narita, Newark, New York, Oakland, Pago Pago, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle-Tacoma, Seoul, Sydney and Vancouver.

We look forward to seeing you in Hawaii this year.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

Hawai‘i bound domestic travelers fully vaccinated in U.S., to bypass testing/quarantine starting July 8

June 24, 2021 – Effective July 8, the State of Hawai‘i will eliminate its pre-travel testing/quarantine requirement for domestic travelers to Hawai‘i who have been fully vaccinated in the United States. Travelers to Hawai‘i must upload their CDC issued vaccination record card to the state’s Safe Travels Program website and have that card with them upon arrival in the State of Hawai‘i. MORE>>

Inter-County Travelers Vaccinated In Hawaii May Bypass Pre-Travel Testing, Quarantine Starting May 11

April 20, 2021 – Gov. David Ige, Lt. Gov. Josh Green, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara and county mayors unveiled a Vaccination Travel Protocol Program on Tuesday, that will allow individuals who have been fully vaccinated in the State of Hawai‘i to bypass pre-travel testing and/or quarantine when traveling within the State of Hawai‘i. MORE>>

What’s New

Simplified Arrival to replace Automated Passport Control kiosks at HNL

May 3, 2021 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is beginning the Simplified Arrival Program at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Simplified Arrival is an enhanced international arrival process that uses facial biometrics to automate the manual document checks currently required for admission into the United States, provides travelers with a secure, touchless travel experience, and fulfills a Congressional mandate to biometrically record the entry and exit of non-U.S. citizens. MORE>>

Runways 4R/22L and 8R/26L to be temporarily closed overnight for construction at HNL

January 22, 2021 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division advises Oahu residents that Runways 4R/22L and 8R/26L at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) will be closed for runway improvements on various nights for approximately one month beginning Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. MORE>>

USO Lounge Grand Re-opening

January 7, 2021 – The United Service Organizations (USO) Lounge, located in Terminal 2, is planning our grand reopening on Tuesday, January 19, at 10:00am. MORE>>

Temperature screening equipment installed at all gates at Hawaii’s five busiest airports

Aug 20, 2020 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is happy to announce that phase two of the new thermal temperature screening equipment installation has been completed at Hawaii’s five airports that accept trans-Pacific flights. A total of 133 cameras statewide are operational and available to detect people with a body temperature of 100.4 degrees and above. The equipment is now installed at all gates and departure security checkpoints at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Kahului Airport (OGG), Lihue Airport (LIH), Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO). MORE>>

Runway 4R-22L will be closed overnight for construction at HNL on Aug. 12, 2020

Aug 7, 2020 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division advises Oahu residents that Runway 4R-22L will be closed for runway improvements at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., planned for one night only. MORE>>

Electric vehicle parking benefits to sunset

June 24, 2020 – Electric vehicles have been able to park at airports free of charge since 2012. Electric vehicle owners will be assessed the parking fee at the airports and any other lot or metered area that was previously free beginning 12 a.m. on July 1, 2020. MORE>>

Power outage test scheduled at HNL

May 7, 2020 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and Hawaiian Electric have scheduled a power outage to test the Emergency Power Facility (EPF) at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The planned events are scheduled for the following dates and times:

11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, to 4 a.m. Sunday, May 10
11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 4 a.m. Sunday, May 17 (if necessary)
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Nightly closure of the Airport/Pearl Harbor/Joint Base PHH offramp from the westbound H-1 Freeway on Feb. 10 – 14

Feb 7, 2020 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Oahu motorists that the Airport/Pearl Harbor/Joint Base PHH offramp from the westbound H-1 Freeway will be closed on Monday night, Feb. 10, 2020, through Friday morning, Feb. 14, 2020, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly, for signage and guardrail work. MORE>>

HNL passengers advised of food service employee strike

Dec. 19, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division alerts the traveling public of a three-day employee strike by members of the Unite Here Local 5 union which includes food service employees who work at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The employees began the picket line at HNL this morning. It is anticipated to continue for three days with normal operations resuming Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. During this time there is limited service available at the various food and drink establishments throughout the airport which will significantly impact travelers. MORE>>

Passengers encouraged to get dropped off at the airport during the holiday season

November 22, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division reminds travelers there is a limited amount of parking spaces at the airports statewide and encourages people to get dropped off at the airport with the anticipated increase in passengers over the holiday season. MORE>>

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport receives its fourth Airport Carbon Accreditation Certificate

November 19, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces that the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) received its fourth Airport Carbon Accreditation certification from the Airports Council International (ACI), recognizing HNL’s accomplishments of reducing its energy use and carbon emissions and moving towards a sustainable future. MORE>>

Removal of Terminal 2 parking structure pedestrian bridge at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport begins Tuesday, July 23

July 19, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs Oahu travelers that construction will be removing the Terminal 2 Parking Structure Pedestrian Bridge (Ewa Bridge) at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, beginning Tuesday night, July 23, 2019, as part of the Pedestrian Bridge Replacement project. The public should expect closures on the 1^stand 2^nd level roadways at HNL airport to ensure the safety of travelers while work is being done overhead. MORE>>>

Passengers encouraged to get dropped off at the airport as summer travel season begins

May 22, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division advises travelers to get dropped off at the airport, in particular the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), over the summer travel season from Memorial Day to Labor Day, rather than paying for parking. MORE>>>

Over Height Vehicle Parking Limited at HNL

May 16, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division alerts motorists that the number of parking stalls for vehicles higher than 6’6” at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has been reduced due to rail construction in parking lot A, located behind the lei stand building. MORE>>>

Pass & ID Office has moved

Apr. 12, 2019 – The Pass& ID Office at HNL has a moved to a new location. They are now located in Lobby 4 , between Korean Airlines and China Airlines ticket counters. They will be reopening and resuming business as usual, at their new location, on Monday, April 15, 2019. MORE>>>

Installation of nearly 3,000 solar panels at HNL complete

Apr. 3, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce the completion of the installation of 2,980 additional photovoltaic panels on the 5th floor of the Terminal 2 (formerly the Overseas Terminal) garage at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). MORE>>>

New ride share pick up location established at HNL

April 1, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division is announcing the opening of a third Transportation Network Company (TNC) pick up location at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) effective April 2, 2019. MORE>>>

HDOT begins pedestrian bridges replacement project at HNL

Feb. 8, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is replacing the three pedestrian bridges that connect the parking garage to the ticket lobbies in Terminal 2 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) beginning Feb. 11, 2019. MORE>>

HDOT improves G Gates in Diamond Head Concourse at HNL

Feb 5, 2019 - The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce the improvements in the G gate area in Terminal 2 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to accommodate the arrival of new airlines and flights, including Southwest Airlines, are substantially complete. New holdrooms with charging stations, restrooms, an escalator and elevator have been added for passenger comfort and convenience. There are new dining and shopping choices operated by HMSHost and Blind Vendors, which includes a new Starbucks, Kona Brewery and additional concessions. MORE>>