What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is holding a public meeting on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to review and act on requests to use state-owned land at Hawaii airports and harbors. The meeting covers three main areas:

Airports: Multiple airlines and businesses are seeking permits to use space at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (Honolulu), Kahului Airport (Maui), Lihue Airport (Kauai), and Kawaihapai Airfield (Oahu). Uses include passenger check-in counters, cargo operations, aircraft parking, hangars, a flight school, a lei stand, and retail space.
Harbors: Two companies are requesting parking permits at Pier 23, Honolulu Harbor.
Highways: A request to purchase a small leftover piece of state road property in the Mauka Arterial area of Oahu.

Decisions Expected

Approval or denial of revocable permits for airlines, cargo operators, private aircraft owners, and businesses at state airports and harbors
An amendment to a FedEx lease for additional cargo space at Honolulu's main airport
An amendment to a retail concession agreement for International Shoppes at Honolulu Airport
A decision on a land purchase request related to a highway project

Who Should Pay Attention

Travelers and airport users curious about changes at Hawaii airports
Businesses operating at or near Hawaii airports and harbors
Residents near Kawaihapai Airfield in Waialua or Honolulu Harbor
Anyone interested in how state-owned land is leased or sold