Discover the World, one Full Adventure at a Time!
Our Contacts
Address
2855 East Manoa Rd, Suite 105 Honolulu, HI 966822
reservation@HawaiiLuxuryTravelConcierge.com
Phone
An airport was established in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1927. This new airport was named the John Rodgers Airport after a US Navy Officer from WWI. This airport was funded by the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce and the Territorial Legislature and was Hawaii's first full airport. All other preceding aviation facilities were float plane docks or short airstrips. The Lagoon next to the airport, Keehi Lagoon, was dredged to accommodate float plane operations, with the sand being used to expand the size of the airport. During WWII, all civilian traffic through the John Rodgers Airport was suspended, and the Navy took over the airport, naming it Naval Air Station Honolulu. The Navy expanded the facilities at the airport and built a control tower. The Navy did allow limited civilian air traffic during daylight hours. The airport was returned to the Territory of Hawaii's control after the war. The expansions made during the war greatly expanded the airport, making it one of the largest in the US at the time. In 1947, the airport's name was changed to the Honolulu Airport, with the International being added later. Hawaii's location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean meant that it was the obvious stop for any flights crossing the Pacific. This made the Honolulu Airport the third-largest airport for air operations in the US. The 1960s saw a lot of construction at the airport. New terminal buildings were constructed and would serve as many people's first view of Hawaii until major renovations were undertaken in 2006. In 2016, the Honolulu International Airport's name was changed to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport features four runways, which it shares with the adjoining Hickam Airforce Base. One runway designated 08R/26L, also known as the Reef Runway, was the first offshore runway in the world. This runway is 12,000 feet long and was intended to be used as an emergency landing strip for the space shuttle. The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has several different sections. These are:
Terminal One at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is reserved for the operations of Hawaiian Airlines. Whether you are flying inter-Island, or domestically, you will arrive and depart from this terminal. International flights with Hawaiian Airlines depart from here but arrive through Terminal Two. This terminal has a parking lot for passengers who are taking a short trip to another island. This terminal also has many stores and restaurants for travelers to get some last-minute gifts or have a meal between flights.
Terminal Two at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is for domestic and international flights. The major air carriers operate from here. This is the largest terminal and handles all international and domestic arrivals and departures from carriers other than Hawaiian Airlines. Terminal Two is where the US Customs and Border Protection inspection station is located, so this is where all international arrival must deplane through here. This terminal also has many stores and restaurants for travelers to get some last-minute gifts or have a meal between flights.
Terminal Three at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is for inter-Island flights. The smaller inter-island airlines fly out of this terminal. This terminal is the smallest of the three terminals at the airport. There is also a small parking lot for those who are taking day trips to another Island.
Along Lagoon Drive, you will find the small plane section of the airport. This is where air freight, air tour, and private aircraft operate. If you are arriving on a private flight or have booked a helicopter tour of Oahu, this is normally where you will catch your flight. Keehi Lagoon also had facilities for seaplanes in the past.
The Hickam Air Force base is younger than the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, but both have grown into each other over the years. The Airport and Air Base share some runways, and both operate under a joint-use agreement. It is not uncommon to get a close-up look at many of the aircraft at Hickam while taxiing to the runway for takeoff.
Discover the World, one Full Adventure at a Time!
2855 East Manoa Rd, Suite 105 Honolulu, HI 966822
reservation@HawaiiLuxuryTravelConcierge.com
