What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is holding a public meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to review and approve land use agreements at state airports and harbors. The meeting can be attended in person at 869 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, or joined virtually via Zoom.

Airports: Proposed permits and leases for businesses and agencies operating at Lihue, Daniel K. Inouye International (Honolulu), Kahului, Molokai, Hilo, Kona, and other airports — including parking facilities, construction staging areas, helicopter tour operations, airline ticket counters, and TSA office space.
Harbors: Proposed permits at Honolulu Harbor and Kahului Harbor for truck storage, emergency oil spill response equipment storage, and installation of fiber optic cables at Pier 31.

Decisions Expected
The board is expected to vote on approving or denying the following types of agreements:

Concession agreements (e.g., parking management at Lihue Airport by ABM Aviation)
Revocable permits for construction, parking, aircraft use, and office space
Land leases for facilities like a private hangar at Molokai Airport and FAA support equipment
Month-to-month harbor permits and a construction right-of-entry for fiber optic work

Who Should Pay Attention

Businesses operating at Hawaii airports or harbors, including airlines, rental car companies, contractors, and tour operators
Residents near affected airports and harbors
Anyone interested in how state-owned land at transportation facilities is being used

Public testimony is welcome. Each speaker gets two minutes. Written testimony can be emailed to DOTLandMatters@Hawaii.gov.