Port Allen Airport
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Port Allen Airport is a regional airport of the State of Hawai'i. Port Allen Airport is designated with the International Air Transport Association code PAK. Located on the south shore of the island of Kaua'i near the unincorporated town of Hanapepe, most flights to Port Allen Airport originate from commuter airports on the other Hawaiian islands by unscheduled air taxis and general aviation.
Facilities
As a general aviation airport, Port Allen Airport has a single runway, separate parking areas for fixed wing aircraft and helicopters and a public parking area. There are no other public facilities at the airport. Access to the airport is provided by Kaalani Road, which connects the airport with Lolokai Road and Highway 50. The principal planned improvements are the development of helicopter lease lots to the eastern end of the airport, construction of public comfort stations and minor roadway improvements.
Authority
Port Allen Airport is part of a centralized state structure governing all of the airports and seaports of Hawai'i. The official authority of Port Allen 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. Port Allen Airport is a subordinate of the Kaua'i District officials.
Resources
- Hawai'i State Department of Transportation (http://www.hawaii.gov/dot/)