Hawaii Department of Transportation
08/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/27/2026 12:12
HDOT to conduct runway improvements at Molokaʻi Airport in September 2026
HDOT to conduct runway improvements at Molokaʻi Airport in September 2026
Posted on Aug 27, 2026 in Airports News, Main, NewsKAUNAKAKAI, Hawai'i - The Hawai'i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will temporarily close Runway 5-23 at the Moloka'i Airport (MKK) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for three days on September 4, 5 and 9, 2026. During the closures, the airport will be closed to air traffic.
The closure is needed to complete grooving and markings on Runway 17-35 near the intersection of Runway 5-23 to maintain airfield compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. All work is weather permitting.
HDOT appreciates the community's patience and understanding while the needed work is conducted to continue safe operations at MKK.
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