The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) will temporarily close Runway 17-35 and Taxiway H at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) for 25 continuous nights beginning Tuesday, October 1 thru Friday, October 25, 2024, between the hours of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
HDOT has coordinated with the airlines and other partners to minimize impacts to passenger and cargo service. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for information specific to their flights
The closure of the runway and taxiway is needed to perform pre-construction work, which includes repairing distressed pavement areas that were identified on Taxiway H, in anticipation of the start of the KOA Runway 17-35 Rehabilitation Project which is expected to commence on November 1.
The planned work includes construction and repair to the asphalt concrete and cement concrete pavement on the runway and making necessary upgrades to meet current FAA criteria.
More information about the project can be found at https://us.planengage.com/hawaiiairports/page/Runway-1735-Rehabilitation-Project2.
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