Līhu‘e Airport implements temporary passenger pickup changes during construction

LĪHU'E, Hawaiʻi - The Hawai'i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Līhu'e Airport users that beginning Monday, Oct. 19, the passenger pickup area fronting Baggage Claim A will reopen to ground transportation shuttles, taxis and rideshares. The pickup area has been closed since mid-February to replace asphalt pavement, curbing, lane markings, signage and for Americans with Disabilities Act enhancements.

Construction will now shift to the pickup area fronting Baggage Claim B, which will be closed beginning Oct. 19. The same improvements made to the area fronting Baggage Claim A will be done in the area fronting Baggage Claim B. During construction, which is estimated to last until April 2027, passenger pickups will be diverted to the Baggage Claim A pickup area.

The construction work is part of the airport's employee parking lot improvements project, which involves upgrading an existing employee overflow gravel lot located northeast of the main terminal building with asphalt concrete paving, marked parking stalls, lighting, access control, security cameras, drainage and other related improvements. When completed, the 2.3-acre paved lot will accommodate up to 347 employee vehicles, an increase of approximately 117 stalls. The increased capacity will provide parking officials with more flexibility to use some of the stalls in the main employee lot (333 stalls) for public parking during peak travel periods. The anticipated completion is April 2027.

HDOT reminds motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution around the construction zones. HDOT appreciates the community's patience and understanding while the work needed to improve Līhu'e Airport is conducted.

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