Gov. Green releases $4M for improvements to Hilo International Airport

Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green released $4 million in Capital Improvement Program funding for the design of T-Hangar and West Ramp improvements at Hilo International Airport.

The money will support planning and design work to improve airport infrastructure, helping strengthen aviation operations and support future growth and modernization efforts at Hilo International Airport, according to a news release from the Hawai‘i State Senate.

The project provides funding for the design phase of planned improvements to the airport’s T-Hangars and West Ramp facilities at Hilo International Airport, which will help modernize airport infrastructure and support future operational needs at the airport.

Hawai‘i Island Sen. Lorraine Inouye thanked Green for recognizing the importance of investing the airport’s infrastructure.

“Hilo International Airport serves as an important gateway for residents, visitors, local businesses, and our broader East Hawaiʻi community,” Inouye said, who represents Hilo, Paukaʻa, Papaikou and Pepeʻekeo. “These improvements will help modernize airport facilities and support future growth for our island.”