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Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Honolulu, Oahu, United States
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Hawaii's primary gateway, bridging the Pacific and the world.

Opened
1927
Location
Honolulu, United States
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is the largest and busiest airport in Hawaii, serving as the primary air gateway to the Hawaiian Islands. Located on the island of Oahu near downtown Honolulu, it handles tens of millions of passengers annually and is a major hub for transpacific flights connecting North America, Asia, and Oceania. The airport was renamed in 2017 to honor the late U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, a decorated World War II veteran and long-serving Hawaiian senator. It operates across multiple terminals and concourses accommodating both domestic and international carriers. HNL is also home to a significant military presence, as it shares runways and facilities with Hickam Air Force Base, which was merged into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. This dual civilian-military operation makes it one of the few major airports in the United States to function in this capacity.
Terminals
The airport features multiple terminals including the Overseas Terminal, Inter-Island Terminal, and the reef runway, with concourses organized to handle international, mainland, and inter-island traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include TheBus public bus service, the Skyline rail transit system, taxis, rideshare services, and rental cars connecting the airport to Honolulu and the broader Oahu region.
Airlines here
Hawaiian Airlines uses HNL as its primary hub, while United, American, Delta, Southwest, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways are among the major carriers serving the airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Renamed in 2017 in honor of Senator Daniel K. Inouye, a Medal of Honor recipient.
  • ›Shares facilities with Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, making it a combined civilian-military airport.
  • ›The airport's reef runway was constructed on a coral reef and is used primarily for wide-body aircraft.
  • ›HNL is one of the busiest transpacific airports in the United States.
  • ›The airport served as a filming location and logistical hub during productions set in Hawaii.
Official website Wikipedia
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Route map (51 destinations)

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Routes

HNL → KIXAA · 777
HNL → NGOAA · 777
HNL → NRTAA · 787 777
HNL → SJCAA · 737
HNL → SYDAA · 763
HNL → DFWAA · 763
HNL → HNDAA · 777
HNL → LAXAA · 757
HNL → OAKAA · 737
HNL → PHXAA · 757
HNL → YVRAC · 763
HNL → LAXAF · 757
HNL → BLIAS · 73H
HNL → LAXAS · 757
HNL → ANCAS · 73H
HNL → SANAS · 73H
HNL → SEAAS · 73H
HNL → SJCAS · 73H
HNL → OAKAS · 73H
HNL → PDXAS · 73H
HNL → PEKCA · 330
HNL → NRTCI · 744 333
HNL → TPECI · 333
HNL → ATLDL · 333
HNL → LAXDL · 753 76W 757
HNL → NGODL · 76W
HNL → SLCDL · 763
HNL → ICNDL · 333 744
HNL → KIXDL · 333
HNL → FUKDL · 76W
HNL → NRTDL · 744 76W 333
HNL → YVRDL · 73H
HNL → SEADL · 753
HNL → SFODL · 753
HNL → NANFJ · 73H
HNL → CXIFJ · 73W
HNL → APWFJ · 73H
HNL → LAXG4 · 757
HNL → LASG4 · 757
HNL → JFKHA · 332
HNL → KOAHA · 717
HNL → LASHA · 332
HNL → LIHHA · 717
HNL → LNYHA · AT5
HNL → OAKHA · 763
HNL → PPTHA · 332
HNL → HNDHA · 332
HNL → MKKHA · AT5
HNL → OGGHA · 717
HNL → SFOHA · 332
HNL → AKLHA · 332
HNL → BNEHA · 763
HNL → FUKHA · 763
HNL → ITOHA · 717
HNL → KIXHA · 332
HNL → LAXHA · 332
HNL → PEKHA · 332
HNL → PHXHA · 763
HNL → PPGHA · 763
HNL → SDJHA · 763
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City & Place Guide

Tropical paradise blending Pacific culture, history, and stunning beaches.

Honolulu is the vibrant capital of Hawaii, nestled on the southeastern shore of Oahu. It offers a rare mix of world-class beaches, rich Polynesian heritage, and a cosmopolitan city atmosphere with excellent dining and shopping.

The city is steeped in history, from the somber memorials at Pearl Harbor to the grand Iolani Palace, once home to Hawaiian royalty. Waikiki Beach remains the iconic heart of tourism, while neighborhoods like Chinatown and Kaimuki offer more local flavor.

Honolulu's natural setting is extraordinary — volcanic ridges, lush valleys, and a warm Pacific coastline create endless opportunities for hiking, snorkeling, and surfing just minutes from downtown.

  • •Waikiki Beach — iconic stretch of sand ideal for swimming and surfing
  • •Pearl Harbor — powerful WWII memorial and USS Arizona site
  • •Diamond Head — iconic volcanic crater with panoramic city and ocean views
  • •Iolani Palace — only royal palace on American soil, rich in Hawaiian history
  • •Hanauma Bay — stunning marine preserve perfect for snorkeling
  • •Nuuanu Pali Lookout — dramatic cliffside viewpoint over the windward coast

Getting around: Honolulu's public bus system, TheBus, is affordable and covers most major attractions. The Skyline rail line connects Kapolei to Aloha Stadium with expansion underway toward downtown. Rideshares like Uber and Lyft are widely available, taxis operate near hotels and airports, and many visitors rent cars or scooters to explore the island more freely.

Best time: April through May and September through October offer ideal weather with lower crowds and prices compared to peak summer and winter holiday seasons.

Local food: Don't miss plate lunches with rice and macaroni salad, fresh poke bowls, shave ice, malasadas from Leonard's Bakery, and a traditional Hawaiian luau feast.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, also known as Honolulu International Airport, is the primary airport serving the U.S. state of Hawaii. The airport is named after Honolulu native and Medal of Honor recipient Daniel Inouye (1924–2012), who represented Hawaii in the United States Senate from 1963 until his death in 2012. The airport is in the Honolulu census-designated place three miles northwest of Honolulu's central business district. The airport covers 4,220 acres, more than 1% of the entire Oahu Island.

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