Kapalua Airport
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Kapalua Airport, also called Kapalua West Mau'i Airport, is a regional airport of the State of Hawai'i. Kapalua Airport is designated with the International Air Transport Association code JHM. Located on the island of Mau'i off Honoapiilani Highway near the unincorporated town of Kapalua, Hawaii, most flights to Kapalua Airport originate from commuter airports on the other Hawaiian islands by commercial commuter services like Pacific Wings, unscheduled air taxis and general aviation.
Facilities
Kapalua Airport is governed by a special agreement made by the state with Mau'i County. A former, privately owned airport, major changes or improvements to Kapalua Airport cannot be made without the consent of the Mau'i County Council. The county insists on limiting development to preserve the Kapalua community from commercialization. Kapalua Airport is restricted to a single runway, a couple of terminal facilities and support facilities. There are no air cargo facilities. Operations are restricted to daytime hours only.
Authority
Kapalua Airport is part of a centralized state structure governing all of the airports and seaports of Hawai'i. The official authority of Kapalua 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. Kapalua Airport is a subordinate of the Mau'i District officials.
Resources
- Hawai'i State Department of Transportation (http://www.hawaii.gov/dot/)