Kahului Airport Runway 2-20 Reconstruction Informational Meeting Announced

The public is invited to learn about the upcoming runway reconstruction project at Kahului Airport.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Hawai'i Department of Transportation is holding a public informational meeting on March 2nd to present the ongoing planning studies for the reconstruction of Runway 2-20 at Kahului Airport. The runway, which is used for most commercial jet traffic on Maui, needs to undergo major reconstruction due to 80+ years of continuous use and will involve a temporary closure of the runway. The meeting will present conceptual study alternatives and provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions.

Why it matters

The reconstruction of Runway 2-20 at Kahului Airport is a critical infrastructure project that will ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of the island's main airport. The temporary closure of the runway during construction will impact air travel to and from Maui, making public engagement and awareness of the project timeline important.

The details

The public informational meeting will be held on Monday, March 2nd from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Maui High School Cafeteria in Kahului. A presentation will be given at 6:15 p.m. followed by a question-and-answer session. The meeting will present conceptual study alternatives for the long-term reconstruction of Runway 2-20, which has been in continuous use for over 80 years. Following the analysis of alternatives, an update to the Kahului Airport Master Plan will be initiated, and regulatory permitting and environmental reviews for the reconstruction will begin.

  • The public informational meeting will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. HST.
  • The runway reconstruction project is expected to involve a temporary closure of Runway 2-20 at Kahului Airport.

The players

Hawai'i Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for overseeing the reconstruction of Runway 2-20 at Kahului Airport.

Traci Lum

The HDOT Airports Project Manager who can be contacted for more information about the project.

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What they’re saying

“Requests for project information should be sent to Traci Lum, HDOT Airports Project Manager, via mail at 400 Rodgers Blvd., Suite 700, Honolulu, HI 96819; by Phone: 808-838-8097; or email: traci.h.lum@hawaii.gov.”

— Traci Lum, HDOT Airports Project Manager (mauinow.com)

What’s next

Following the public informational meeting, the Hawai'i Department of Transportation will initiate an update to the Kahului Airport Master Plan and begin the regulatory permitting and environmental review process for the runway reconstruction project.

The takeaway

The reconstruction of Runway 2-20 at Kahului Airport is a critical infrastructure project that will ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of Maui's main airport. The public informational meeting is an important opportunity for the community to learn about the project and provide feedback as the planning process moves forward.