ABOUT
As the only commercial service airport on Kauaʻi, Līhuʻe Airport plays a critical role in daily life on the island, supporting residents, visitors, cargo, and emergency services. As air travel demand continues to grow, Līhuʻe Airport plays an increasingly important role in safely meeting the transportation needs of Kauaʻi residents, visitors, and essential services.
Based on feedback received during the 2022 Master Plan Update, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) shifted direction and launched the Līhuʻe Airport Optimization Plan (LAOP) to take a fresh, more direct approach to addressing current airport challenges.
The goal of the LAOP is to optimize the airport’s existing facilities to improve safety, enhance efficiency and environmental sustainability, and improve the passenger experience, while remaining responsive to community values and concerns.
In an effort to be transparent, we are inviting the public to participate in the planning process. Please join us at one of our upcoming community meetings or events.
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GET INVOLVED
UPCOMING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) will hold a series of public meetings to provide information to the community about the Līhuʻe Airport Optimization Plan (LAOP) and to offer an opportunity for public input.
As the only commercial service airport on Kauaʻi, Līhuʻe Airport plays a critical role in supporting residents, visitors, cargo, and emergency services. Based on previous feedback received and earlier studies, HDOT launched the Līhuʻe Airport Optimization Plan to take a more focused and direct approach to addressing current airport challenges.
The purpose of the LAOP is to optimize existing airport facilities to improve safety, enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability, and improve the passenger experience, while remaining responsive to community values and concerns.
Community members are invited to attend any of the following meetings to learn more about the project’s goals and objectives and to provide input on proposed improvements. The same information will be presented at each meeting and a recording of the presentation and the meeting materials will be posted at the project website. There will also be an online comment collector so that those who cannot attend in person will still be able to share their manaʻo!
Meeting Details
Please join us at one of the meetings best for you.
March 3
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Kīlauea Elementary School Cafeteria
2440 Kolo Rd, Kīlauea
March 4
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
County Planning Commission Hearing Room
4444 Rice St, Līhu‘e
March 4
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Mahelona Hospital Auditorium
4800 Kawaihau Rd, Kapa‘a
March 5
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Kōloa Neighborhood Center
3461B Weliweli Rd, Kōloa