New EV Fast-Charging Station Opens at Kapalua Airport
Four 150-kilowatt DC fast chargers are now operational at Kapalua Airport in Lahaina, making it Hawaii’s third NEVI-certified charging location. The installation is part of a statewide multi-site program covering airports and highways across all major Hawaiian islands. The EV charging station at Kapalua Airport officially opened May 13, 2026, with four 150-kW DC fast […]
OGG Runway and Taxiway Work Scheduled Nights Through Mid-August
Kahului Airport will undergo nighttime runway and taxiway maintenance from July 25 through August 16, 2026. The work is being conducted by the Hawaii Department of Transportation. Nighttime construction at Kahului Airport (OGG) runs July 25 through August 16, 2026. Work involves both runway and taxiway surfaces, conducted after hours to minimize daytime flight disruptions. […]
Alaska Airlines Adds Larger 787-9 on Seattle–Maui Route for Holiday Season
Alaska Airlines will temporarily deploy Boeing 787-9 widebody aircraft on its Seattle-to-Kahului route during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year 2026–2027 to meet peak holiday demand. The upgrade increases passenger capacity and premium seating on one of Maui’s busiest mainland corridors. Alaska Airlines will use the larger Boeing 787-9 on the SEA–OGG route during two limited […]
Alaska Airlines Brings 787-9 Dreamliner to Seattle–Maui Route This Holiday Season
Alaska Airlines will deploy its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Seattle (SEA) to Kahului (OGG) route during Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year holiday windows. The widebody upgrade adds capacity and comfort on one of Maui’s busiest leisure travel corridors. The 787-9 will operate one daily SEA–OGG flight Nov 21–30 and Dec 17–Jan 4, covering peak Thanksgiving […]
OGG Passenger Volumes Held Steady During Spring TSA Staffing Crisis
Kahului Airport saw a 1% increase in daily passenger screenings during the spring 2026 TSA funding lapse, even as major mainland airports experienced dramatic declines. OGG averaged 9,430 daily screenings between March and May 2026, outperforming most U.S. airports. OGG ranked 15th among medium-hub airports for resilience during the TSA funding lapse, which ran for […]
Kahului Airport Earns Level 3 Carbon Accreditation, Eyes 2045 Net-Zero Goal
Hawaii’s Department of Transportation announced that Kahului Airport (OGG) and four other major state airports have achieved Level 3 status under a global carbon management program. The milestone reflects progress toward a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and full net-zero operations by 2045. OGG is one of five Hawaii airports to reach Level 3 under […]
Southwest Flight Diverts to Honolulu After Turning Back Over Pacific
A Southwest Boeing 737 MAX 8 flying from Kahului to Las Vegas turned back roughly 90 minutes into the flight and diverted to Honolulu, landing safely with no injuries. The cause has not been confirmed, and the aircraft remained grounded in Honolulu the following day. Southwest Flight 139 departed Kahului (OGG) on July 5 around […]
Kahului Airport Runway Rebuild Narrows to Two Options, Costing Up to $1B
Hawaii’s Department of Transportation has narrowed reconstruction plans for Kahului Airport’s aging main runway to two options — a $604 million temporary runway approach or a nearly $1 billion permanent parallel runway. Both options would begin around 2031 and take approximately four years to complete. Runway 2-20, built in 1942 and the only Maui runway […]
Federal Safety Probe Targets Rental Car Company Operating on Maui
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation in June 2026 into NU Car Rentals over whether vehicles with unrepaired safety recalls were rented to customers. NU Car Rentals operates on Maui, Kauai, and Oahu through an off-airport shuttle model. NHTSA opened investigation AQ26001 on June 9, 2026, examining whether NU Car Rentals rented […]
The Forgotten Kaanapali Airstrip That Once Landed Guests Steps from the Beach
Kaanapali Beach had its own working airstrip from 1962 until the 1980s, allowing visitors to fly directly into the resort area rather than driving from Kahului. The historical piece explores why Maui’s main airport ended up so far from its major resort corridors. Amfac opened the Kaanapali Airstrip in June 1962, just 30 feet from […]