Taking or attempting to take Media for commercial, marketing, self-promotion, or novelty applications; Taking or attempting to take any action that results in editing or altering images -cropping is acceptable; Taking or attempting to take any action that compromises the website; Taking or attempting to take any action that involves reprinting on coffee table books, garments, posters, mugs, or any medium. Recommendations in the master plan for improvements included: extension of Runway 17-35 to 8,500 feet to adequately accommodate the landing and takeoff of non-stop wide body aircraft to the Mainland; a terminal area expansion including extension of the aircraft parking apron, passenger terminal concourse and the construction of four new connecting taxiways; an additional cargo building; new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Station; and a new National Weather Service facility. Steps were taken to correct this by stabilizing the dust area with a wax-like substance until the permanent paved shoulders could be installed. Cost: $405,938. and Returning for Direct Airport Release and the5 Day Or Less Program . Phase two involved the new terminal site along with various general aviation aprons, helipad, hangers and support services. Although there was no scheduled commuter service to Lihue Airport, the terminal had passenger ticketing and check-in; lobby and waiting areas; and a pilot lounge. Contract price for this work is $82,500. Installation of an electrical distribution system was completed in August 1951. Once the hurricane passed, the airport became the lifeline for the people of the Garden Island; the only way to bring in emergency supplies and to allow visitors who were caught on the island to get away. Public information meetings were held to discuss plans for the development of future helicopter facilities to ease congestion at the existing helipad. Monday Friday General Aviation Employees. 3259 dated August 11, 1984 set aside 5.663 acres of land for an addition to Lihue Airport. Use: Checklist . Completed January 1986. The new terminal had 500 public and 200 employee parking stalls. The HAC decided to start work on a permanent terminal building at Lihue, rather than a temporary one. Cost: $1,037,745. By June 1952 the Lihue air terminal was ready for the new Convair 340s. The facilities were completed in June 1990. Cost: $5,187. Address and Phone Number for Lihue Hawaii TSA, a TSA Office, at Rice Street, Lihue HI. Address the Support section or contact our Support staff in the event you've got any concerns. 1950 dated May 5, 1961 set aside 2.759 acres for an addition to Parcel D at Lihue Airport. Due to operational constraints, the Badging Office will only have badge renewal appointments available from March 9-16, 2023. Act 299, SLH 1990, appropriated $39.5 million for design and construction of airport facilities; and $14.8 million for design and construction of an extension to the existing runway. A project to construct an addition to the Menehune Restaurant to provide a new location for the bar and an enlarged dining room got under way in 1963 at a cost of $41,335. Cost: $4.6 million. Although satisfactory for lighter planes, Port Allen Airport could not be improved sufficiently to accommodate unrestricted large aircraft operation. Several public hearings were held in 1988 to discuss plans for the development of helicopter facilities which would correct the problem of congestion at the existing helipad which needed to be moved to allow for the construction of taxiways. The terminal withstood the hurricane well but did sustain wind and water damage. Cost: $600,000. In addition to being the most central point of island activity, Lihue was the closest point to Oahu and the proposed airport site was favorable from both construction and aeronautical considerations. Runway 3-21 should be extended to 6,500 feet by 150 feet as a primary takeoff runway. Construction continued in the early 1950s: By 1955, the land area at Lihue Airport encompassed 160 acres, including one paved runway, 3-21, which was 100-feet wide and 5,100-feet long. Renovations to the restaurant were completed in February 1976. Act 328, SLH 1997, appropriated $30 million for design and construction of an extension to Runway 17-35; $7.9 million for design and construction of a new Traffic Control Tower; $1.4 million for design and construction of a connector road to Lihue Post Office; $350,000 for design of a new cargo building adjacent to the commuter terminal; $11.8 million for construction of a general aviation subdivision and Ahukini Road realignment; $2.5 million for construction of heliport hangars and office space; $550,000 for design for a general aviation apron; and $1.5 million for land acquisition. All rights reserved. A contract for installation of runway lights awarded to Kens Electric Company for $46,672 on September 25, 1950. The Lihue Airport Master Plan was completed in 1993. The airport was served by Hawaiian Airlines, Ltd. and Trans-Pacific Airlines, Ltd. on a scheduled basis, as well as a number of non-scheduled operators. The first direct commercial flight from Los Angeles to Kauai by United Airlines arrived in August 1984. Cost: $5.4 million. The main passenger terminal building could comfortably accommodate the operational needs of six airlines. The Superintendent of Public Works for the Territory recommended that the Territorial Administration request the 1947 Legislature appropriate a sufficient additional sum to make possible the early realization of the project with the assistance of CAA funds. A contract was awarded for installation of a water system. Cost: $1,285,923. Governors Executive Order No. The airlines decision to buy larger aircraft made construction of a second runway necessary and a new terminal was also planned. Credit is required for each of the Media as specified on this website. On March 31, 2008 Aloha Airlines, the second oldest airline in Hawaii, abruptly ceased all of its interisland and overseas flights, after declaring bankruptcy several days earlier. The vehicle could carry 500 gallons of water, 55 gallons of foam concentrate and 500 pounds of dry chemical. Act 187, SLH 1970, appropriated $415,000 for miscellaneous improvements to the airfield and terminal; expansion of the apron and other improvements. In October 1958, a parking lot was added to the existing terminal area and a restaurant building connected to the terminal was completed in March 1959. Act 345, SLH 1986, appropriated $8 million to construct airport facilities. Work included grading, utilities and roadway paving. Monday Friday A contract was awarded for electrical engineering service for a night lighting system for the runways. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 24, 1984 for the new Lihue Airport Terminal Complex. Items lost in the terminal building, parking lots, or shuttle, visit our Lost and Found page and complete the form. Office hours to review the SIDA Security video and complete the associated test are from 8am - 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. 15 minutes. Prior to introduction of Convair 340 airplanes by Hawaiian Airlines, it was necessary to lengthen the runway and taxiways from 3,750 feet to 5,100 feet. Cost: $80,000. Canada 3000 began direct flights from Vancouver to LIH on December 5, 1995 using a Boeing 757 aircraft, capable of bringing in 226 Canadian tourists daily. TSA oversees all transportation security including airport security checkpoint screening, previously managed by the airlines. Act 1, Special Session 1, 1981, appropriated $13.65 million for a new passenger terminal complex. Renovations were complete for new airport offices and a Governors Lounge in May 1993. A dedication was held for the new 30,000 square foot cargo building on March 14, 1991and a 4,800 square foot Commuter Terminal, including aprons and taxiways for the two facilities. Construction began in October 1996 on replacing the General Aviation T-Hangars that were damaged by Hurricane Iniki. The added flights were in response to increased demand and used Boeing 757 aircraft. Completed: November 1975. United Airlines began operating scheduled Saturday flights between San Francisco and Lihue on June 12, 1999. Obstacle lights and rotating beacon were installed a few days earlier to permit night operations. A new storm drainage system, landscaping, irrigation system, new access roads and fencing were also included in the project. Governors Executive Order No. In 1988, the new Master Plan for Lihue Airport included aircraft noise impact studies and the development plan for the old terminal area. Phone: 801-575-2401 airportcontrolcenter@slcgov.com : Customs and Border Protection For General Inquiries. By 1975 Lihue Airport was organized with an Office Service Unit, Visitors Information Section, a Maintenance Services Section, a Crash Fire Unit, Custodial Section and a Security Services Section. Cost: $616,076. Cost: $517,886. Four large holding rooms accommodated waiting passengers. The images and other content, (the Media), on this site, https://aviation.hawaii.gov, are protected under applicable intellectual property laws. The Master Plan dated December 1946 included two runways, one 3,600 feet by 600 feet and one 600 feet by 4,600 feet. The airport had the only modern terminal building in the Territory and its beautiful landscaping made Lihue Airport one of the finest of the system. Cost: $5.42 million. Funding for the project was partially financed by the Airport Development Aid Program of the FAA. Cost: $48,639. A contract for airfield shoulder stabilization began in August 1985. Now you are able to print, download, or share the form. Plans were drawn by the Public Works Department to construct separate baggage claiming enclosures on the street side of the terminal for each airline. Copyright 2023, State of Hawaii. There were four new baggage claim carousels, two at each end of the terminal to serve arriving passengers. You may appeal the decision to deny your badge application based upon disqualification. A lease for a parcel on which a cargo terminal would be built was executed by the state with DHL Island Airways in 1979. The pavement for Runway 3-21 was strengthened and the parking apron widened, since interisland aircraft increased in both number and size. Resurfacing of the runway and other paved surfaces was completed on September 30, 1955. Signs and graphics for the new terminal were installed in October 1986. Any use, whether or not commercial, that may tend to degrade, tarnish the reputation of, or embarrass the content creator (photographer, videographer etc. Cost: $40,000. Check In & Check Out. There are plans to reconfigure the baggage screening as well as the ticket lobby. It meant working all night to clear the runways of roofing material, trees, canoes and other debris. 1880 dated August 20, 1959 added 344.353 acres of land to Lihue Airport for aviation purposes. It replaced an older facility and provided comfortable quarters for the firemen and ample space for their equipment. A three-bay storage facility and an extension was made to the airport maintenance baseyard in October 2003. Port Allen Airport, which was not suitable for large airport operation, was served by non-scheduled operators who average approximately 196 round trips per month from Honolulu. These projects were completed and the airport was ready for scheduled night flights by April 1, 1950, a temporary runway lighting system having already been installed prior to opening day. The HAC agreed to pave and provide flood lighting for the additional parking area on March 24, 1956. Act 91, SLH 1999, appropriated $200,000 for construction of a three-bay storage facility at maintenance baseyard. Guidelines and restrictions Lihue Airport (LIH) allows vehicle pickup/drop-off at the Turo-dedicated parking area at Kukui Grove Center, which is accessib. Cost: $22,373. The 1944 estimate by the Post War Planning Division of the Territorial Department of Public Works for building the airport was purchase of the land at $112,500; construction of ground facilities, $800,000; and a small building, $10,000. District Manager Lihue Airport 3901 Mokulele Loop, #6 Lihue, HI 96766 (808) 274-3800 fax - (808) 241-3937 [email protected] Islands of Maui, Molokai & Lanai. An interim helicopter facility was being used to serve helicopter operations until the inland heliport is built. Eight loading bridges were replaced in September 1992. Ground breaking ceremonies were held October 28, 1948 and actual construction began November 4, 1948. Official opening day ceremonies were planned for January 8, 1950. 8:00a.m. Cost: $500,000. Cost: $440,000. A new security system was installed in September 1994. After a lapse of several years, the FAA revived a system of inspections under its Compliance Program, and inspected all airports within the State. do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers post id: 7594291172 Cost: $61,902. Cost: $1.6 million. Completed February 1986. More than 7,000 people flew off the island in the two days following the storm and about 1,000 more on the third day. Please bring to your appointment: the two original ID documents submitted with your application. 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. HST. The increasing number of hotels on Kauai made it an attractive tourist destination and the there was a 25 percent increase in operations in 1973. Act 216, SLH 1987, appropriated $5.8 million for construction of facilities in the airport complex, and $1.4 million for airfield improvements. The vehicle could transport the fire chief, break-in tools and fire suppressant chemicals to a crash within three to four minutes, while slower equipment was still on the way. Lihue Plantation was given a 15 year lease on March 19, 1951 for 30 acres of airport land with a withdrawal clause permitting the HAC to take back the land if needed for aeronautical purposes. For most Kauai residents the trip to the airport required as much time as the air trip to Honolulu. 15 minutes. Fencing was installed at Lihue Airport in 1974 to meet new FAA security requirements. The project included extending the taxiway and installing new taxiway lighting. The terminal was enlarged to handle increased passenger traffic in October 1952. The airport does not serve as a hub for any airline carrier. A vast improvement was afforded to the crash fire rescue capabilities of the airport; 6,000 square feet of space under roof with room for four crash fire vehicles. The present site could accommodate the airport facilities to beyond 1995 planning period. Hurricane Iniki, with 160 mph winds, moved directly over Kauai on September 11, 1992, inflicting wide-spread damage at Lihue Airport. Cost: $110,122. The exchange between the Territory of Hawaii and Lihue Plantation Company was concluded to acquire land for additional aircraft parking and future master plan development in return for land not needed for airport purposes. Tourism to the island came to a standstill as hotels that were undamaged by the storm were used by utility and construction workers, as well as island residents whose homes had been destroyed. Lihue Airport (IATA: LIH, ICAO: PHLI, FAA LID: LIH) is a state-owned public-use airport located in the Lhue CDP on the southeast coast of the island of Kauai in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States, two nautical miles east of the center of the CDP.. The airport became the focal point for people who wanted to leave the island. Improvements to the maintenance area, grading, drainage, paving and ramp lighting were completed on June 18, 1968. Open Office Hours The ACAA ID Badge Office is now open Monday through Friday from 8am - 4pm. Grooving of the runway was completed in May 1976. 2928 dated September 2, 1978 set aside three land parcels for an addition to Lihue Airport: 0.8194, 1.537 and 1.209 acres. Kauai Deputy Police Chief Faces Fine After Carrying Gun Through Airport Security It was the first firearm discovered in carry-on luggage at Lihue Airport this year, according to the. When the first plane arrived at daybreak on September 12, it found an airport that despite uncertain electrical power and telephone service was functioning and ready to play its very important role in providing emergency supplies, food and water to Kauai. The U.S. After the new north-south runway is completed, this runway will be widened and lengthened to the next current design standards. Act 296, SLH 1991, appropriated $5.76 million for airport complex improvements. Acceptance of the Na Pali Coast helicopter tour from Lihue Airport was enthusiastic and additional equipment was soon added. The roof of the new cargo building was lost. Cost: $5.57 million. The HAC adopted the Master Plan for Lihue Airport on February 28, 1957. All rights reserved. Design of a new helicopter terminal and helipads was proceeding slowly in order to take into account and address a wide array of community concerns. a form of payment for the $30 fingerprint fee at JFK, EWR and LGA or $110.00 fingerprint/badge fee at SWF. Cost: $42,641. Cost: $500,000. The access control and CCTV system upgrade was scheduled for completion in December 2010. Act 23, SLH 1960, appropriated $256,000 for airport improvements. Numerous inter-island flights are available daily. Repairs were made at a cost of $5,000. These planes were expected to be in regular interisland flight by late 1953 or early 1954. Badge Office Location and hours Location: Arrivals level of Main Terminal across from baggage claim #7. Bus parking stalls were provided for tour groups at each end of the terminal next to the baggage claim facilities. 2602 set aside 0.164 acres for an addition to Lihue Airport. Lihue Airport is located 1.5 miles east of Lihue town on the east coast of the island of Kauai. Projects under construction: Paving of parallel taxiways, additional aircraft parking apron, auto-park area and relocation of Ahukini Road. Cost: $2 million. The new terminal contained more than 200,000 square feet of space and was nearly five times the size of the old terminal and had all the amenities necessary for fast, convenient and streamlined handling of interisland and mainland passengers. On September 1, 1949, the airport was inspected and accepted by the CAA and the HAC. Contact: Phone: 907.266.2409 Fax: 907.266.2554 The expansion of the terminal building and other additions was completed on June 26, 1973. The tower was officially dedicated on December 22, 1970. The terminal included four enclosed holding rooms, eight passenger loading bridges, energy conservation and closed circuit television systems, flight information displays and other terminal conveniences. Such a condition was a psychological deterrent to the development of inter-island flying to its ultimate place in the territory, the Superintendent of Public Works opined. Act 40, SLH 1968, appropriated funds for a long range master plan, including preliminary engineering needs, and $1.65 million to widen the existing runway, land acquisition, extension to present runway, construction of holding aprons and portion of parallel taxiway and other improvements. However, experience demonstrated the need for only one runway, leaving the Commission with some land (on the side of the field away from the terminal) surplus to its needs. Cost: $7,500. The new terminal would also house a flower shop, newsstand, gift shop, restaurant, and car rental agencies. The HAC would exchange approximately 22.5 acres of Lihue Airport for approximately 18 acres of Lihue Plantation land. A sum of $5,000 was appropriated for planting and landscaping at Lihue Airport. Taxiway A now runs parallel with Runway 3-21 and meets current FAA dimensional and pavement design standards. Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed State and most Federal Holidays) After hours, report all lost or stolen badges, and termination of employment to the Airport Communications Center, 907.266.2415. On March 7, 1949 the HAC received a letter from Hawaiian Airlines outlining the absolute need for a second runway at Lihue, in view of CAA and CAB restrictions for scheduled airline operations. The HDOT held public meetings in 1991 to discuss construction of an inland heliport to decrease helicopter noise complaints. The eBadge Trusted Worker Program (TWP) is a new Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that streamlines the application process for aviation workers requiring access to the CBP Federal Inspection Services (FIS) areas at airports. Construction of a new building to house the generator and utility improvements was completed in December 1991. The new ground transportation subdivision was completed in February 1986. A resolution adopting and approving the execution of the Sponsors Assurance Agreement for Lihue Airport was passed on August 2, 1948. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) classified Lihue Airport as Commercial Service-Primary Airport-Short Haul, which served short-haul air carrier routes of less than 500 miles. Alterations and additions to the terminal building including a new covered walkway, baggage counter and drainage were completed on June 21, 1955. Additional paving work was completed on December 28, 1950. Construction began on the new access roads, parking lot and utilities for the new terminal on April 16, 1984. Three sites were considered for the proposed Class IV airport, which was required to have two runways, graded 5,200 feet long and 500 feet wide, and paved 5,000 feet long and 200 feet wide, with all necessary fencing, lighting, drainage and other useful ground development, as well as a small temporary office building. You agree that, upon notice from HDOTA, you will immediately cease all use of the Media and, to the extent possible, remove all Media from any and all materials in which they appear. Security issues remained a primary concern in 2006. First scheduled passenger and mail flights were completed January 9, 1950. Governors Executive Order No. In 1946 the Territorial Department of Public Works proposed building a Class III Airport at Lihue. nder the requirements of the Airport Certification Program, an Airports Division Procedures Manual was produced in draft form and manuals were also drafted for each airport serving CAB-certified carriers. The CAA approved the exchange. ), the State of Hawaii, or HDOTA is strictly prohibited. Lihue airport security line wait times; Filing a claim for lost or damaged items; TSA jobs and employment; TSA Offices near Lihue . The alteration and expansion of the terminal building and the enlargement of the auto parking area were completed in 1959. Act 158, SLH 2008, appropriated $3.1 million for parking lot expansion; $6.4 million for inline baggage system improvements; $784,000 for restoration of Ahukini Dump; and $1.9 million for a security access control and close circuit television system. Ticket counter. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Badging Office can be contacted via phone at (480) 988-7522 for pricing, hours and directions. As soon as the winds died down, airport staff worked through the night to clear the runways at Lihue Airport so that emergency aircraft could land at first light to assist in the recovery effort. Lihue Airport was the first modern terminal building in the islands. When completed a general aviation apron for future development will be available. Air traffic at the airport was limited to emergency services and airlines did not resume regular passenger service for several weeks. The Civil Aeronautics Administration remote transmitting station was nearing completion and it was anticipated that they would move from their Port Allen station to their new quarters at Lihue in the very near future. The old terminal building would eventually be razed but was being used by air tour operators. 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