The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will hold a community informational meeting to discuss the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) Master Plan Update. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, located at 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway.
The master plan serves as a long-term guide for future improvements at the airport. During the meeting, HDOT will share information about the project’s goals and objectives, present draft results from aviation activity forecasts, and seek input from community members.
Community members interested in learning more about the project can visit www.koamasterplanupdate.com or contact Ms. Melanie Barroga, HDOT Airports Planner, at 400 Rodgers Blvd., Suite 700, Honolulu, HI 96819-1880; by phone at 808-838-8817; or by email at [email protected].
Anyone needing auxiliary aids or services, accommodations due to a disability, or an interpreter for non-English speakers is encouraged to contact Barroga as soon as possible. Early requests are more likely to be fulfilled. The notice is also available in alternate formats upon request.
