Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport operates as Hawaii's primary Pacific hub through three terminals and five departure concourses interconnected by walkways and shuttle services. Terminal 1 (Interisland Terminal) exclusively serves Hawaiian Airlines' domestic flights within Hawaii and to the U.S. mainland, featuring two security checkpoints and the newly completed Mauka Concourse (August 2021) with wide-body jet capabilities, the first expansion since 1995. Terminal 2, the main facility, handles both domestic and international flights through three departure concourses (C, F, G) with four security checkpoints and comprehensive immigration facilities including recently implemented Mobile Passport Control (MPC). Terminal 3, the smallest facility at 3073 Aolele Street, operates solely for Mokulele Airlines through one departure gate (H1) and dedicated baggage claim area. Inter-terminal connections allow 5-15 minute walks between Terminals 1 and 2 depending on specific concourse destinations, while Terminal 3 requires free shuttle bus service operating 3 AM to 10 PM. Security processing currently averages 16 minutes with digital Hawaii ID acceptance implemented September 2024, while immigration averages 12 minutes with TSA PreCheck lanes available at select checkpoints. The airport features an exceptional 13 lounges across terminals, including Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria and Premier Club in Terminal 1, plus American Admirals, Delta Sky, United, ANA, and IASS Hawaii lounges in Terminal 2, many offering day passes for fee-based access. Family amenities encompass children's play areas in the main terminal, family restrooms, nursing rooms, and comprehensive accessibility services including wheelchair assistance and visual paging for hearing-impaired travelers. Recent infrastructure enhancements include the 1.8 million square foot consolidated rental car facility (CONRAC) completed December 2021, new electric 'Miki' shuttle fleet for sustainable ground transportation, wayfinding app for navigation assistance, and updated parking rates effective July 2024 to fund ongoing improvements, establishing HNL as a world-class Pacific aviation gateway.