Kahului Airport Runway 2-20 to Undergo Reconstruction

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The Hawai'i Department of Transportation is holding a public informational meeting tonight 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 over 80 years of continuous use. 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 primary commercial airport. The temporary closure of the runway during construction will likely impact air travel to and from Maui, making public engagement and transparency around the project planning process important.

The details

The public informational meeting will take place tonight, Monday, March 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Maui High School Cafeteria in Kahului. A presentation is scheduled for 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 be conducted in the future.

• The public informational meeting is scheduled for tonight, Monday, March 2, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

What’s next

Following the public informational meeting, the HDOT will analyze the conceptual study alternatives and initiate an update to the Kahului Airport Master Plan. Regulatory permitting and environmental reviews for the runway reconstruction project will be conducted in the future.