Kahului Airport (IATA: OGG, ICAO: PHOG) is a regional airport in the State of Hawai'i, located 3 miles (5 km) east of Kahului, Hawaii on the island of Maui near Haleakala. The airport code pays homage to aviation pioneer Bertram J. Hogg who worked for what is now Hawaiian Airlines flying aircraft ranging from 8-passenger Sikorsky S-38 amphibians to Douglas DC-3s and DC-9s into the late 1960s. Most flights into OGG originate from Honolulu International Airport; the Honolulu-Kahului corridor is one of the busiest air routes in the USA, ranking 13th in 2004 with 1,632,000 passengers.^[1] An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... The term asphalt is often used as an abbreviation for asphalt concrete. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Kahului is the largest town on the Hawaiian island of Maui and is located along the north shore of central Maui. ... For other uses, see Maui (disambiguation). ... Haleakalā or East Maui Volcano is a massive shield volcano that forms more than 75% of the Hawaiian Island of Maui. ... Hawaiian Airlines is the 11th largest commercial airline in the United States. ... The Sikorsky S-38 was sometimes called The Explorers Air Yacht. Indeed, the S-38 was Sikorskys first widely produced flying boat which in addition to serving successfully for Pan American World Airways and the U. S. Army, also had numerous private owners who received notariety for their... The Douglas DC-3 is a fixed-wing, propeller-driven aircraft, which revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s and is generally regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made (also see Boeing 707 and Boeing 747). ... The Douglas DC-9 is a twin-engined jet airliner, first manufactured in 1965 and, in much modified form and under a succession of different names, still in production today as the Boeing 717. ... For the United States Air Force use of this facility, see Hickam Air Force Base. ...

Authority

Kahului Airport is part of a centralized state structure governing all of the airports and seaports of Hawai'i. The official authority of Kahului Airport is the Governor of Hawai'i. He or she appoints the Director of the Hawai'i State Department of Transportation who has jurisdiction over the Hawai'i Airports Administrator. The factual accuracy of this article is disputed. ...

The Hawai'i Airports Administrator oversees six governing bodies: Airports Operations Office, Airports Planning Office, Engineering Branch, Information Technology Office, Staff Services Office, Visitor Information Program Office. Collectively, the six bodies have authority over the four airport districts in Hawai'i: Hawai'i District, Kaua'i District, Mau'i District and the principal O'ahu District. Kahului Airport is a subordinate of Mau'i District officials. The Island of Hawaii (called the Big Island or Hawaii Island) is a volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean and one of the eight main islands that comprise the U.S. state of Hawaii. ... Kauai (Hawaiian IPA pron. ... For other uses, see Maui (disambiguation). ... Location in the state of Hawaii Formed Seat Honolulu Area  - Total  - Water 5,509 km² (2,127 mi²) 3,955 km² (1,527 mi²) 71. ...

Facilities

The Kahului Airport terminal building has ticketing, USDA agricultural inspection, and baggage claim areas on the ground level. There are two TSA security checkpoints, one just after the ticketing counters, and the other just before entering baggage claim. From the TSA security checkpoints, escalators and stairways lead to a central atrium on the second level and 40 gates on two concourses.

Hawaii's strict laws on the export of fruits and plant life outside the state require passengers departing Kahului Airport on flights bound for U.S. mainland destinations to pass through a second USDA agricultural checkpoint located at the entrances of the overseas departure gate areas (Gates 1-7 and Gates 23-40). Passengers in possession of any fruits or plants will not be permitted past these checkpoints and will be prevented to board their aircraft unless they are surrendered to USDA agricultural inspectors.

A total of 18 jetways are available for enplaning or deplaning passengers (there are six gate hold areas designated A-F with 3 jetways each). Gates with odd numbers are outfitted with jetway systems, while gates with even numbers are designated as emergency exits and have stairs that leads to the tarmac below. A Jetway, jet bridge or aerobridge is a moveable bridge, normally enclosed, which extends from an airport terminal allowing passengers to board an airplane without having to go outside. ...

Kahului Airport lobby/arrival area

The airport's terminal design and gates were clustered primarily to handle inter-island flights on narrow-body aircraft like the Boeing 717 and Boeing 737. However, Kahului experienced a boom of long-haul overseas flights from the mainland United States using a mix of wide-bodied aircraft like the Boeing 767 and Boeing 777, as well as long-range narrow-bodied aircraft, such as the Boeing 737-700 and Boeing 757. This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The Boeing 717 is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner, developed for the 100-seat market. ... The Boeing 737 is an American short to medium range, single aisle, narrow body jet airliner. ... American Airlines Boeing 767-300 at Gatwick Airport, England. ... The Boeing 777 is an American long-range wide-body twin-engine airliner built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... 737 in new Boeing Colors. ... The Boeing 757 is an American short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ...

Given the original design and purpose of the airport, the aircraft used for inter-island flights can be accommodated at all gates, while those used for overseas operations cannot. Aircraft used for these two types of air carrier operations affects gate assignments, thus gate restrictions will affect the aircraft mix that can be accommodated.

The airport is currently going through several phases of expansion, authorized by the Hawai'i State Legislature. A long term goal has been set to prepare Kahului Airport for eventual elevation to permanent international airport status with potential regular service routes from Canada and Japan. Current flights from Canada use United States border preclearance facilities in Vancouver or Calgary. An International airport is an airport where flights from other countries land and/or take off. ... The United States maintains border preclearance facilities at a number of ports and airports in foreign countries. ... Vancouver International Airport (IATA: YVR, ICAO: CYVR) is located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, about 15 kilometres from downtown Vancouver. ... Calgary International Airport, (IATA: YYC, ICAO: CYYC), is the main airport that serves Calgary, Alberta, Canada and the surrounding region; It is located 17 km from the downtown core. ...

Kahului Airport is composed of two main runways designated Runway 2/20 and Runway 5/23 respectively. It also is host to an asphalt helipad.

Airlines and destinations

• Air Canada (Vancouver)
• Aloha Airlines (Honolulu, Kona, Lihue, Oakland, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego)
• American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles)
• ATA Airlines (Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oakland, Phoenix)
• Delta Air Lines (Los Angeles, Salt Lake City)
• Hawaiian Airlines (Hilo, Honolulu, Kona, Lihue [arrivals only], Portland (OR), San Diego, Seattle/Tacoma)
• Island Air (Hilo, Honolulu, Kona, Lana'i, Lihue, Molokai)
• go! operated by Mesa Airlines (Honolulu)
  • go!Express operated by Mokulele Airlines (Kapalua, Kona, Molokai)
• Mokulele Airlines (Hana, Hilo, Kona, Lana'i [charter], Moloka'i [charter])
• Northwest Airlines (Honolulu [seasonal], Kona, Seattle/Tacoma)
• Pacific Wings (Hana, Honolulu, Kamuela/Waimea, Kona, Lana'i, Molokai)
• United Airlines (Chicago-O'Hare, Denver [seasonal], Kona, Los Angeles, San Francisco)
• US Airways (Las Vegas, Phoenix)
• WestJet (Vancouver)

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Disasters

An Aloha Airlines flight from Hilo to Honolulu landed at Kahului Airport on April 28, 1988 after its fuselage was torn away during flight.

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On April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines flight 243, a Boeing 737-200 interisland flight from Hilo Airport to Honolulu International Airport carrying 89 passengers and 6 crew members experienced rapid decompression when an 18 foot section of the fuselage roof and sides were torn from the aircraft. One flight attendant was sucked out of the aircraft and died. Several passengers sustained life-threatening injuries including instances of massive head wounds. The aircraft declared an emergency and landed at Kahului Airport with slight difficulty. Noise created by the rush of air rendered vocal communication useless, and the air traffic controllers and pilots had to use hand signals during landing. is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Aloha Airlines Flight 243 was a scheduled Boeing 737-200 flight between Hilo and Honolulu in Hawaii. ... The Boeing 737 is an American short to medium range, single aisle, narrow body jet airliner. ... Hilo International Airport (IATA: ITO, ICAO: PHTO), formerly General Lyman Field, is a public airport of the State of Hawaii in Hawaii County two miles east of the unincorporated city of Hilo. ... For the United States Air Force use of this facility, see Hickam Air Force Base. ...

Investigations of the disaster, headquartered at Honolulu International Airport, concluded that the accident was caused by metal fatigue. The disaster caused almost all major United States air carriers to retire their oldest aircraft models^{[citation needed]}.

Aloha Island Air Flight 1712

On October 28, 1989, Aloha Island Air flight 1712, a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, collided with mountainous terrain near Halawa Valley, Molokai, while en route on a scheduled passenger flight from Kahului Airport to Molokai Airport in Hoolehua. is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Categories: Stub | Airports of Hawaii ...

The NTSB determined the cause of the accident was the airplanes controlled flight into terrain as a result of the decision of the captain to continue the flight under visual flight rules at night into instrument meteorological conditions, which obscured rising mountainous terrain.^[2] The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is a U.S. government organization responsible for investigation of accidents involving aviation, highway, marine, pipelines and railroads in the United States. ...

All 20 aboard the aircraft died. Thirteen of the victims were from Molokai, including eight members of the Molokai High School boys and girls volleyball teams and two faculty members. The girls team had just qualified on Maui for the state tournament.^[3]

Hawaii Air Ambulance

On March 8, 2006, a Hawaii Air Ambulance Cessna 414 was making an approach to Runway 5 when it crashed into a BMW dealership just a mile outside of the airport. A pilot and two nurses were killed in the accident.^[4] is the 67th day of the year (68th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Cessna 414 is a light, twin-engine personal transport aircraft built by Cessna from 1968 until the mid 1980s, when decreased demand across the general aviation industry forced nearly all manufacturers to cut down on production models. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ...

Expansion

As a result of the passage of several Hawai'i State Legislature bills in 1998 and 2001, Kahului is planned to undergo expansion for new, larger facilities, lengthening of runways, increasing of fuel storage capacities, and construction of new access roads. A controversial project, it has met strong opposition from local residents who do not agree with prospects of elevating Kahului Airport to a permanent international airport. Project opponents cite concerns about increased introduction of invasive species and other issues, as evidenced by the common Maui bumper sticker "Big city airport, big city problems." Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Lantana invasion of abandoned citrus plantation; Moshav Sdey Hemed, Israel The term invasive species refers to a subset of introduced species or non-indigenous species that are rapidly expanding outside of their native range. ...

In early 2005, Governor Linda Lingle released $365 million for construction of an extended ticketing lobby, new baggage claim carousels, a new Alien Species building, a new cargo building, construction of a new apron, construction of an additional 10 jetways to replace the current jetways, and a new six-lane airport access road that would run from the airport, intersecting Haleakala Highway and Hana Highway, and run parallel to Dairy Road where it would merge with a new grade-separated interchange between Puunene Avenue (highway 350), Dairy Road, and Kuihelani Highway (highway 380). Linda Lingle (born Linda Cutter on June 4, 1953) has been Governor of Hawaii since December 2, 2002. ...

References

• FAA Airport Master Record for OGG (Form 5010 PDF)
• Notes:

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Resources

• Hawaii DOT page for Kahului Airport
• Resources for this airport:
  • AirNav airport information for PHOG
  • ASN accident history for OGG
  • FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker for PHOG
  • NOAA/NWS latest weather observations for PHOG
  • SkyVector aeronautical chart for OGG
  • World Aero Data airport information for PHOG