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Landing Fees and Passenger Terminal Rental Rates and Charges

Landing fee and passenger terminal rental rates and charges for Signatory Airline, Nonsignatory Commercial Air Carriers, and Nonsignatory Air Operators are shown in:

Please follow the questions below to determine airline category, rate schedule and reporting forms:

  1. Has your company executed the 1962 Airport-Airline Lease through the 2007 First Amended Lease Extension Agreement? If so, your company is a "Signatory Airline" and shall use the following reporting forms:
  2. Otherwise, if your company operates under FAR Part 121 or 129, your company is a "Nonsignatory Commercial Air Carrier" per Procedure 4.13 (link) and shall use the following form:
  3. Otherwise, if your company is a Part 135 commuter and operates at least 5 weekly scheduled flights on one or more routes between 2 or more destinations, your company is also a Nonsignatory Commercial Air Carrier and shall use the forms above.
  4. All other operators are considered "Nonsignatory Air Operators" and shall use the following files

 

The schedule of rates and charges for public aircraft operations at state airports shall not apply to the following types of aircraft:

  1. Aircraft owned or operated by the:
    1. Government of the United States, or any agency or department thereof;
    2. State or any of its counties or any agency or department thereof, including, without limitation, the State Department of Transportation; or c. Civil Patrol.
  2. Aircraft with less than 12,500 pounds approved maximum landed weight using the airports system for aircraft flight training purposes, emergencies, private transportation, or test landings.
  3. Aircraft with more than 12,500 pounds approved maximum landed weight and a maximum seating capacity of less than 20 passengers and not operating under the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations, 14 CFR Parts 121, 125, 127, 129, using the airports system for aircraft flight training purposes, emergencies, private transportation, or test landings.

Use by U.S. military aircraft in common with other aircraft shall be without charge except that if the use by military aircraft is excessive and substantial, the cost of operating and maintaining facilities so used may be charged to the U.S. Government. The amount of use to be considered "excessive and substantial," and the rental charges to be paid by the U.S. Government shall be determined jointly by the state Department of Transportation and the using federal agency. 

FAA Certification Database:  http://av-info.faa.gov/OpCert.asp 

Other Rates and Charges

See procedure 4.5 for other rates and charges.

 

 Aircraft Registration

In accordance with Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Title 19, Chapter 31.1, all aircraft, unless specifically exempted from this rule, must be registered with the Department of Transportation.  Owners/operators of aircraft wishing to register their aircraft(s) must complete the Aircraft Registration Form for each aircraft.  This form should be mailed or submitted in person, along with a $10 check (payable to the State of Hawaii – Department of Transportation) to the appropriate Airport District Office.  Owners/operators of aircraft(s) already registered will  automatically be sent renewal application form(s) at the end of the calendar year.

 

Bid Notices

These bid notices are coordinated by the Department of Transportation Contracts Office. 

 

Business Permits

The Airports Division issues permits to conduct various types of commercial activities at public airports throughout the State.  

 

Competition Plan

Large and medium hubs that have fifty percent or more enplanements that are carried by one or two airlines are required to submit a competition plan to the Federal Aviation Administration for review and acceptance.  The following airports are required to submit a competition plan.

 

Honolulu International Airport Competition Plan

 

Kahului Airport Competition Plan

 

Concession Notices

These are notices for upcoming and/or current concession possibilities at Hawaii State Airports and are coordinated by the Airports Division's Property Management Section.

 

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

The Hawaii Department of Transportation has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.  Its policy is to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR Parts 23 and 26, shall have an equal opportunity to participate in federally assisted contracting and concession leasing.  

 ACDBE Quarterly Utilization Report Form

 Kona International Airport at Keahole ACDBE Goal and Methodology (Fed Fiscal Yr 2010-2012)

 Hilo International Airport ACDBE Goal and Methodology (Fed Fiscal Yr 2010-2012)

 Lihue Airport ACDBE Goal and Methodology (Fed Fiscal Yr 2010-2012)

 

Engineering Policies & Procedures

The Airports Division, Engineering Branch, consists of a Construction Section (AIR-EC), a Design Section (AIR-ED), an Environmental Section (AIR-EE), a Drafting and Graphics Section (AIR-EG), a Facilities Maintenance Section (AIR-EM), a Planning Section (AIR-EP), and a Project Coordination Section (AIR-ER). Access our policies and procedures for doing business with the Engineering Branch.

 

Environmental

The Environmental Section, AIR-EE, serves as the Divisional coordinator for matters relating to the statewide environmental compliance program, including but not limited to: water quality and hazardous waste materials. Among other issues, AIR-EE manages the Storm Water Management Program Plan (SWMPP), including HNL’s Small Municipal Separate Strom Sewer System (MS4) Permit.

 

Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program

The Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration for the collection of PFC fees up to $4.50 for every enplaned passenger at commercial airports controlled by public agencies.  The fees are then used by the airports to fund FAA-approved projects that enhance safety, security, or capacity; reduce noise; or increase air carrier competition.

 

SustainableDOT-A

Airports around the world are creating opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders and develop strategies that integrate operational efficiency and economic viability with natural resource conservation and social responsibility. DOT-A joins these airports with the launch of the new SustainableDOT-A (sDOT-A) program.

 

Other Business - Related Information

Newsstand and Vending Facilities

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

How can we rent space at an airport? 
Hawaii's Statewide Airports System is comprised of fifteen airports and  is operated as a single system for management and financial purposes on behalf of the State by the Department of Transportation.
If you have  specific airport(s)  in mind, please direct your written inquiry detailing what location, space requirements and type of business to the respective Airport Manager with a courtesy copy to the Airports Administrator.

 

I have a product and/or service that I think the travelling public can use.  Who shall  I contact?
Please write a letter describing the product and/or service and a brief description about your company to the Airports Administrator.

 

I have a product and/or service that I think the airport can use.  Who shall  I contact?
Please write a letter describing the product and/or service and a brief description about your company to the respective Airport Manager with a courtesy copy to the Airports Administrator.

 
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