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  • Oahu
    • The first airfield on Oahu was Luke Field at Ford Island. Airfields were expanded to Wheeler and Schofield Barracks. John Rodgers Field was dedicated by the Territory of Hawaii in 1927. Construction of Hickam Field began in the late 1930s. Before World War II, new airfields and airstrips were opened by the military, including NAS Barber’s Point, Ewa and Kaneohe, and Bellows Field. Small airstrips were also developed by private pilots.
  • Hawaii
    • Airfields on the island of Hawaii were located in Hilo, Kamuela, Kona, South Cape and Upolu.
  • Kauai
    • Airfields on the island of Kauai were located at Lihue, and Port Allen.
  • Lanai
    • The airfield on the island of Lanai was located at Lanai City.
  • Maui
    • Airfields on the island of Maui were located at Hana and several locations in the vicinity of Kahului.
  • Molokai
    • Airfields on the island of Molokai were located at Hoolehua and Kalaupapa.
  • Seaplane Anchorages
    • The most important seaplane anchorages were located at Pearl Harbor and Kaneohe Bay on Oahu; Kahului and Lahaina on Maui; Nawiliwili and Port Allen on Kauai, and Hilo on Hawaii.
  • French Frigate Shoals
    • French Frigate Shoals was under the control of the Hawaii Aeronautics Commission from 1946-1949.
  • Ceded Lands
    • Portions of lands underlying Honolulu, Kahului, Hilo and Keahole airports are lands which were ceded by the Republic of Hawaii to the United States in 1898 and subsequently conveyed to the State by the United States at or following Hawaii’s admission to the Union in 1959.
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  • John Rodgers
    • Commander John Rodgers flew 1,992 statute miles from San Pablo, California to a point near Honolulu, although he failed to reach his objective, in Honolulu. This “failure” constituted a new world record for a non-stop flight by seaplane.
  • Emory Bronte
    • Emory Bronte and Ernest Smith were the first civilians to successfully fly from California to Hawaii, crash landing on Molokai when they ran out of fuel on July 15, 1927.
  • Major Harold Clark
    • Major Harold Clark made the first interisland flight on May 9, 1918.
  • Capt. John Curry
    • Commanded the 6th Aero Squadron, Army Air Service which became permanently stationed in Hawaii in 1917 and negotiated the purchase of Ford Island for the Army.
  • Amelia Earhart
    • Amelia Earhart made two early flights in Hawaii in 1935 and 1937.
  • Charles Fern
    • Charles Fern started barnstorming from Kapiolani Park in Honolulu on December 30, 1919, carrying a paying passenger.
  • Lt. Harold Geiger
    • Lt. Harold Geiger was the first military aviator in Hawaii arriving on July 13, 1913.
  • Arthur C. Goebel
    • Arthur C. Goebel won the Dole Derby in 1927 in his plane the Woolaroc.
  • Tom Gunn
    • Tom Gunn made an impressive 25-minute flight at Schofield Barracks, circled Wahiawa on another flight, and took up Hawaii’s first passengers on July 13, 1913.
  • Lt. Albert F. Hegenberger
    • Army Lt. Hegenberger and Lt. Lester Maitland made the first successful trans-Pacific flight arriving at Wheeler Field on January 29, 1927.
  • Martin Jensen
    • Martin Jensen finished second in the Dole Derby in 1927 in his plane the Aloha.
  • Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith
    • Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith and co-pilot P. G. Taylor made the first trans-Pacific flight from the Mainland to Australia landing in Hawaii on June 1, 1928 on their way to Fiji and Australia. Sir Kingsford-Smith returned in 1934 on a flight from Australia to the Mainland.
  • Lt. Lester Maitland
    • Army Lt. Maitland and Lt. Alfred Hegenberger made the first successful trans-Pacific flight arriving at Wheeler Field on January 29, 1927.
  • J. C. “Bud” Mars
    • Bud Mars made the first airplane flight in Hawaii on December 31, 1910.
  • Ernest Smith
    • Ernest Smith and Emory Bronte were the first civilians to fly to Hawaii from California, crash landing at Molokai when they ran out of fuel on July 15, 1927.
  • Elbert and Malcolm Tuttle
    • The teenagers flew a home-made glider off the slopes of Diamond Head in 1910.
  • Sen Yet Young
    • Sun Yet Young was the first Hawaii resident to earn a pilot’s license soloing at the Curtiss flying school in Buffalo, New York on October 2, 1916. He later went on to join family friend Sun Yat-Sen in the Republic of China and at the age of 27, Young designed and flew the first Chinese built airplane.
Chronology/Events ——————————————– Home Page 
  • 2020 – Present
    CHRONOLOGY OF AVIATION IN HAWAII 2020 January: DOTA Stakeholders met to discuss the future of the Honolulu Airport south ramp February: FAA New Guide for Pilots to Share Expenses with Passengers March:  The Covid Crisis and Flight Statistics April: Flight Attendants Confirms New Contracts For Hawaiian Airlines HDOT Announces Dillingham Airfield to be vacated by […]
    Read More 2020 – Present
    2010-2019
    CHRONOLOGY OF AVIATION IN HAWAII   2010 Hawaiian Airlines introduces the first of 27 new Aribus A330 abd A350 to their fleet. Transair offers daytime cargo services. NASA partners with Hawaii on Space exploration.  They will collaborate in a variety of activities involving small satellite development, advanced aviation, space exploration, education, and science. Air Force […]
    Read More 2010-2019
    2000-2009
    Aviation changed drastically on September 11, 2001 after the terrorist attack on the United States. All aircraft was grounded for three days and airlines drastically reduced their flight schedules. The Transportation Security Administration was established to oversee security at all U.S. airports. A number of airlines went into bankruptcy. The CIP program at state airports was cut to reflect the near 20 percent decline in passengers. By 2004, slight increases in passengers and flights were recorded.
    Read More 2000-2009
    1990-1999
    Maui's new terminal was dedicated at Kahului. Planning began for a new International Terminal at HNL. The Persian Gulf War caused airports to operate at FAA Security Level 4 which restricted access to terminal interiors. Passenger travel began to decline. Hurricane Iniki hit Kauai and affected all state airports. The new Interisland Terminal at HNL was dedicated. Runways were extended, new facilities were built at all airports. New carriers continued to enter and leave the market. The former Barbers Point Naval Air Station was acquired by the state as a reliever airport for HNL and for general aviation.
    Read More 1990-1999
    1980-1989
    Construction work continued at all state airports to expand facilities to meet the public's travel demands. Hurricane Iwa affected Lihue and Honolulu airports. United Airlines began direct daily service to Kahului and Keahole Airports from the Mainland. Others followed. The FAA dedicated a new Air Traffic Control Tower at HNL. Pan American celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first flight across the Pacific, and soon thereafter announced the sale of its Pacific routes to United Airlines. A new Lihue Airport Terminal was dedicated. New carriers continued to enter and leave the Hawaii market.
    Read More 1980-1989
    1970-1979
    The state leased Ford Island for general aviation. A new terminal at Keahole was dedicated. Jumbo jet service was initiated at Honolulu International. The Reef Runway was constructed at HNL. Airport facilities continued to be upgraded statewide to meet the travel demand of the public. The FAA instituted a new security program.
    Read More 1970-1979
    1960-1969
    A new Hawaii Department of Transportation was formed as Statehood was implemented. A new terminal was constructed at Honolulu International Airport (HNL). It soon proved too small and additional facilities began construction. A search was begun for a new general aviation airport on Oahu. A joint-use agreement was made between Hickam AFB and HNL. A new jet runway was added at Hilo Airport. New terminals were underway at Kona and Molokai.
    Read More 1960-1969
    1950-1959
    Increased commercial air travel and the Korean War Airlift placed major stresses on the terminal facilities at Honolulu Airport and plans were begun for a new terminal on the North side of the airport. A new terminal at Lihue opened. The first jet service came to Hawaii.
    Read More 1950-1959
    1940-1949
    World War II affected aviation in Hawaii forever. The military took over all airfields in the Territory after December 7, 1941 and improved the airfield and built new facilities at major fields. After the War the airports were returned to the Territory and commercial aviation resumed. New airlines entered the interisland and trans-Pacific markets. John Rodgers Field was renamed Honolulu Airport.
    Read More 1940-1949
    1930-1939
    Aviation grew during the 1930s with the trans-Pacific flights of Amelia Earhart and Charles Kingsford Smith, the introduction of Pan American Airways into the islands, the construction of new airfields by the military, and the continued improvements to John Rodgers Field.
    Read More 1930-1939
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  • Inter-Island Airways/Hawaiian Airlines
    • Inter-Island Airways inaugurated Hawaii’s first commercial interisland passenger service on November 11, 1929 using two Sikorsky S-38 amphibians planes. They later changed their name to Hawaiian Airlines.
  • Pan American Airways
    • Pan American Airways made its inaugural trans-Pacific service to Asia through Honolulu on April 17, 1935 in the S-42 Pioneer Clipper. On November 23, 1935 the China Clipper arrived in Hawaii with the first air mail.
  • Aloha Airlines
    • Trans-Pacific Airlines, later renamed Aloha Airlines, began interisland service in 1946.
  • Andrew Flying Service
    • Andrew Flying Service began in 1932.
  • British Overseas Airways Corp.
    • BOAC launched service to Honolulu on August 23, 1959.
  • Canadian Pacific Air Lines
    • Canadian Pacific Air Lines inaugurated service to Honolulu on July 13, 1949.
  • Continental Airlines
    • Continental Airlines inaugurated service to Honolulu on September 2, 1964.
  • EVA Air
    • EVA Air launched Hawaii flights in 1994.
  • Gambo Flying Service
    • Gambo Flying Service was started in 1939.
  • Japan Air Lines
    • Japan Air Lines inaugurated service between Tokyo, Honolulu and San Francisco in 1954.
  • Northwest Orient Airlines
    • Northwest Orient Airlines began serving Hawaii on December 22, 1948.
  • Omni
    • Omni Air began service to Hawaii in 1998.
  • Philippine Air Lines
    • Philippine Air Lines began service to Hawaii in 1947.
  • Qantas
    • Qantas flew its first flight into Honolulu on September 26, 1941.
  • TEAL
    • TEAL inaugurated passenger service to Hawaii
  • Trans International Airlines
    • Trans International Airlines inaugurated service to Hawaii in 1950.
  • United Air Lines
    • United Airlines began service to Honolulu on May 1, 1947.
  • World Airways
    • World Airways began service to Hawaii in 1956.
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