Rehabilitate runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Western Pacific Region awarded the Department of Transportation State of Hawaii, Airports Division, $1,052,631.58 on July 17, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to rehabilitate 4,494 feet of existing paved asphalt concrete Runway 5/23 and maintain its structural integrity to extend its useful life. This award funds Phase 1 of the project in full; an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion of Phase 1. The work is performed at Kahului, Hawaii. The period of performance runs through July 16, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors, owners, and operators in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, with investments supporting transportation, environmental protection, and long-term economic benefits. AIP-supported projects must be located at airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 4,494 feet of existing paved asphalt concrete runway 5/23 to maintain the structural integrity to extend its useful life. . This grant funds a portion of phase 1. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with kaunakakai, hawaii.