HDOT-A's Nightly Closure At OGG

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation - Airports will conduct nightly closures for OGG's Taxiway A and Runway 2/20, that will being on 25 July, and run to 16 August.

Further information in this HDOT-A news release.

Alaska Airlines' N985AK

Alaska Airlines' 2026 FIFA World Cup-liveried 737-9, N985AK (c/n 67423, l/n 8695, f/n 985), is making its first appearance in Hawai‘i today. It's flying from PDX to OGG as ASA739, then return to PDX as ASA1490. Alaska Airlines had the decals applied earlier this month as Seattle is one of the host cities at Lumen Field (renamed Seattle Stadium for the 2026 World Cup).

Air Marshall Islands' V7-2613

Air Marshall Islands is taking delivery of their first Cessna C408 SkyCourier, V7-2613 (msn 408-00__). It's making its delivery flight, flown by Flight Contract Services, from BEC to MAJ, with stops at LVS, VGT, SMX, and OGG. Its SMX-OGG segment is today.

27 April 2026 CORRECTION

According to FlightAware, V7-2613 was originally scheduled to deliver through OGG, but diverted tho HNL.

29 April 2026 UPDATE

V7-2613 is scheduled for an early morning departure for MAJ.

OGG's Runway 2/20 Reconstruction

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation - Airports (HDOT-A) held a meeting on 02 March regarding the reconstruction project for Runway 2/20, which was originally built in 1942 during World War II. There are four proposals (one temporary, and three permanent) for a parallel runway to be built before Runway 2/20's reconstruction can begin (along with other governmental regulatory requirements). 

The three permanent runway proposals would place the second runway east of the current ramp area where there are the tour helicopter operations, FBOs, and the FAA control tower. Under the permanent proposals, Runway 5/23 (the general aviation/commuter runway) would be permanently closed.

Further information and HDOT-A illustrations in this Maui News article.

Hawaiian Airlines' Kahu‘ewai Hawai‘i Investment Plan

The Alaska Air Group announced today that they will be investing over US$600M over the next five years  for Hawaiian Airlines' Kahu‘ewai Hawai‘i Investment to improve their lobbies and gates at all five Hawai‘i airports; improved app and website and technology improvements; enhanced rewards and benefits for local residents; and upgrading the cabins of their A330-243 fleet.

Maui Invitational Team Charters

Some of the eight teams participating in the 2025 Southwest Maui Invitational will be arriving via team charters. This year's tournament runs from 24-26 November. at the Lāhainā Civic Center, Lāhainā, Maui.

The eight teams are: Arizona State Sun Devils, Boise State Broncos, Chaminade Silverswords, North Carolina State Wolfpack, Seton Hall Pirates, Texas Longhorns, Southern California Trojans, and the Washington State Cougars.

The Arizona State Sun Devils played the Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors on 20 November in Honolulu, prior to going to Lāhainā.

The North Carolina State Wolfpack is chartering an Omni Air International 767-300ER from RDU to OGG. N351AX (c/n 27908, l/n 578, f/n 351), a 767-33AER, is flying the Wolfpack as OAE3437. It will re-position to HNL until the team is ready to depart.

The USC Trojans are chartering a Sun Country Airlines 737-800 from LAX to OGG. N821SY (c/n 39952, l/n 5217, f/n 821), a 737-8FH, is flying the Trojans as SCX8635.

The Texas Longhorns are chartering a Sun Country Airlines 737-800 from AUS to OGG, via OAK. N819SY (c/n 34254, l/n 1897, f/n 821), a 737-86N, is flying the Longhorns as SCX8446.

26 November 2025 UPDATE

The North Carolina State Wolfpack will return to RDU tonight aboard N351AX, as OAE3437.

The USC Trojans, who won the tournament, will return to LAX tonight aboard N839SY, as SCX8633.

The Texas Longhorns will return to AUS aboard N808SY, as SCX8446.

Federal Express Launches 757 Inter-island Flights

As we have reported since this past July, three Federal Express 757-200Fs have been in the islands. One at HNL, another at OGG, and another at ITO undergoing ground training. From today, FedEx is launching Monday-to-Friday inter-island flights out of HNL to OGG, and to ITO.

HNL-ITO: FDX1005 and FDX 1007 // ITO-HNL: FDX1006 and FDX1008

HNL-OGG: FDX1001 and FDX1003 // OGG-HNL: FDX1002 and FDX1004

In a related note, the Corporate Air-operated C408Fs have been flying exclusively between HNL and LIH, while their C208s have been serving the smaller airports like JHM, MKK and LNY.

Aero To Launch Seasonal VNY-OGG Service

Ch-Aviation's Business Jets news reports that San Francisco-based Aero announced that they will be starting seasonal G-IV weekly service between VNY and OGG. This schedule private jet charter service is scheduled to begin on 22 November 2025, and will run to 04 April 2026. The G-IV will arrive on Saturdays and depart on Sundays. According to Aero's website, the flight is tied in with the Four Season Resort Maui at Wailea.

Los Angeles Rams Team Charter

The NFL's Los Angeles Rams are conducting their mini-camp on Maui this week, and chartered two Omni Air International 767-300ERs to bring their players, coaches, and staff to OGG from LAX. N423AX (c/n 27569, l/n 601, f/n 423), a 767-324ER, arrived first at 14:30HST, as OAE3388. N351AX (c/n 27908, l/n 578, f/n 351), a 767-33AER, arrived second at 15:44HST, as OAE3367.

19 June 2025 UPDATE

The L.A. Rams are returning this afternoon to LAX. OAE3367 departed OGG at 13:15HST, and OAE3388 departed eight minutes later.

N584FA

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying N584FA (c/n 35384, l/n 2446) for FTAI Aviation. This 737-71B is being flown from CAN to NHZ, via GUM, OGG, and DTW, as OMD125, to be parted out and scrapped. It's making a daytime stopover at OGG today.

35384's History:

Dec 2007: Delivered to China Southern Airlines as B-5251.

May 2022: Sold to CALC, and leased back.

Feb 2025: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CAN.

Apr 2025: Acquired by FTAI Aviation.

N367SP

Samaritan's Purse will soon be taking delivery of N367SP (c/n 33510, l/n 939). This 767-381ERF is being ferried by Elan Express from ASP to GYR, via CNS and OGG as ELX67. It will make an overnight stop at OGG tonight. This 767 will be repainted at GYR before being delivered to Samaritan's Purse, as the Christian-based relief organization expands its fleet.

33510's History:

Feb 2006: Delivered to All Nippon Airways as JA603F, as apart of ANA Cargo, under lease from Sojitz Aircraft Leasing.

Feb 2011: Leased to Express Freighters to operate for Qantas Freight as VH-EFR.

Feb 2014: Painted in the full Qantas Freight livery.

Aug 2022: Purchased by Express Freighters.

May 2024: Withdrawn from service, and stored at ASP.

Feb 2025: Acquired by Samaritan's Purse as N367SP.

Kahului Airport's New Waiting Area

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation-Airports (HDOT-A) dedicated its new passenger waiting areas at OGG today. The walkway between gates on the north end of OGG are now enclosed, with a "garden deck" overlooking the cargo area and a view of the Kahului/Wailuku area.

Further details and photo links in this HDOT-A press release.

Dead Stowaway Found At OGG

A deceased stowaway was found in one of the main landing gear wells of a United Airlines 787-10 at OGG, after it arrived from ORD as UAL202 this afternoon. N12010 (c/n 40926, l/n 948, f/n 1010) made the flight today, when ground crews discovered the body.

Further details in this KHON2 News report.

Maui Invitational 2024 Team Charters

Some of the  eight-team Maui Invitational college basketball tournament may possibly arriving by team charter flights, while other teams will travel via commercial flights. The tournament runs from 25-27 November in Lāhaina, Maui.

The eight schools are: Auburn Tigers, Colorado Buffaloes, Dayton Flyers, Iowa State Cyclones, Memphis Tigers, Michigan Sate Spartans, North Carolina Tar Heels, and the UConn Huskies.

The Tar Heels flew to HNL via Omni Air International, and will return to RDU from OGG.

22 Nov 2024:

Michigan State: SCX8417 [LAN-OAK-OGG] aboard N804SY.

UConn: ASA9689 [BDL-OAK-OGG] aboard N723AL.

27 November 2024 UPDATE

Michigan State will return to LAN, via OAK, aboard N808SY, as SCX8417.

Memphis will return to MEM, via OAK, aboard N804SY, as SCX8424.

UConn will return to BDL, via SEA, aboard N934AK, as ASA9682.

28 November 2024 UPDATE

North Carolina will return to RDU, aboard N207AX, as OAE2463.

Korean Air's HL8508

Korean Air's VIP-configured 787-8, HL8508 (c/n 41987, l/n 11), will be making a stop at OGG from AFW as KAL2455. It left GMP for AFW on two days ago as KAL2453.

21 October 2024 UPDATE

HL8508 departed for GMP this afternoon as KAL2456.

Hawaiian Airlines' N227HA Runway Excursion

Hawaiian Airlines' N227HA "Olopua" (msn 9223, f/n 227) had a runway excursion after landing on OGG's Runway 2 this afternoon. This A321-271N, flying as HAL29 from SEA, was able stop in the runway safety area. Reports say that there was an issue with the brakes. None of the 173 passengers and six crew were injured, and the A321N did not sustain any damage.

Further information in this Hawaii News Now report.

Ukraine Air Alliance's UR-CGV

Ukraine Air Alliance's An-12BK, UR-CGV (msn 6344610) is making a brief fuel stop at OGG from SBD as UKL5003, and will continue onto MAJ. The flight originated from LRD [Laredo, TX] and ended at BNE.

30 Mar 2024 UPDATE

UR-CGV is making a brief fuel stop at HNL on its way back from BNE, via MAJ (above photo). It will continue onto SBD, then DFW.

N53725 Accident On Maui

N53725 (msn 17274808), a Cessna 172P owned by Armin Engert of Kahului, went down shortly after take off this morning. All three aboard survived the crash near Kanaha Pond. Federal investigators will now work to determine the cause of the accident.

Further information in this Hawai‘i News Now report.

REX Airlines’ VH-8ZL

REX Airlines is taking delivery of VH-8ZL (c/n 39604, l/n 4160). This 737-8EH, leased from DAE Capital, is making its delivery flight from GYR to BNE, via OGG and NAN. It will overnight at OGG tonight.

39604’s History:

Aug 2012: Delivered to GOL Airlines as PR-GUQ, under lease from AWAS.

Aug 2017: Sold to DAE Capital, and the lease transferred.

___ 2018: Repainted in the current livery.

Jan 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at GRU.

Sep 2023: Ferried to GYR for storage.

Hawaiian Airlines' N494HA Ground Accident At OGG

A Hawaiian Airlines 717-200 was involved in an accident with ground equipment at OGG. N494HA "Koa‘e Kea" (c/n 55182, l/n 5138, f/n 494) was scheduled to fly as HAL105 [OGG-HNL], when it began taxiing before all of the ground equipment was cleared. This 717-2BL struck a tug, that injured the driver, as well as another vehicle that impacted the leading edge of the left wing.

The accident is under investigation with the FAA.