Hana Airport
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Hana Airport is a regional airport of the State of Hawai'i on the east shore of the island of Mau'i near the unincorporated town of Hana. Hana Airport is designated with the International Air Transport Association code HNM. Most flights originate from Honolulu International Airport and is served commercially by Pacific Wings airlines. Hana Airport is primarily a commuter facility used by unscheduled air taxis and general aviation.
As air traffic increases, the Hawai'i State Legislature will consider future improvements including the construction of a taxiway paralleling the runway, widening of access roads and expansion of passenger terminals and parking facilities.
Authority
Hana Airport is part of a centralized state structure governing all of the airports and seaports of Hawai'i. The official authority of Hana 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 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. Hana Airport is a subordinate of the Mau'i District officials.
Resources
- Hawai'i State Department of Transportation (http://www.hawaii.gov/dot/)