Maui airport code OGG: arrive knowing exactly where you’re going
Kahului Airport is Maui’s primary airport. This guide explains why the code is OGG, when PHOG matters, why KOA is the wrong island, and how to handle security, USDA agriculture inspection, parking, pickup, buses, taxis, rental cars and current 2026 airport work.
Open these official live pages before heading to OGG
Use these cards for information that can change after this guide is published. The article explains what each source is useful for before linking you out.
The Maui airport facts worth checking before you book
Use this code for most Maui itineraries from the U.S. mainland and for major interisland service.
Airport live checks & travel tools
Use current local conditions, official live-status links and planning calculators before you travel. Airline gate, terminal and flight times can change; your carrier remains the final source for flight-specific details.
Live flight center
Check the airport's official flight board, then confirm any last-minute gate or timing change with the airline.
Current airport-area weather
Useful for planning your trip to the airport. This is model-based local weather, not an aviation METAR or an airline operational forecast.
Quick official checks
Open the source that matches the decision you are making right now.
When should I reach the airport?
A planning estimate based on flight type and common time buffers. Always increase the buffer for severe weather, major holidays, unusual airport alerts or airline instructions.
Connection-risk checker
This is a planning heuristic, not an airline minimum-connection-time rule. International arrivals that require U.S. entry processing, baggage claim and security can need substantially more time.
Parking cost estimator
Uses the airport-specific rates stored in this article's configuration. Rates can change; verify availability and final pricing on the official parking page before driving in.
Passenger pickup readiness
Landing time is not curb-ready time. Add time for taxiing, deplaning, baggage claim, customs when applicable and walking to the correct pickup zone.
PHOG is mainly relevant to flight planning and aviation data; passenger tickets normally show OGG.
KOA is Kona on the Island of Hawai‘i. You cannot drive between KOA and Maui.
Hawai‘i does not observe daylight saving time. Always confirm the flight time in Hawaii Standard Time.
55.4 ft at the official airport reference point.
FAA publishes 6,998 × 150 ft; this runway handles most commercial jet traffic and is the focus of current reconstruction planning.
FAA publishes 4,980 × 150 ft. Do not interpret the second runway as a full substitute for every commercial operation.
Two OGG changes matter right now
Weekend runway/taxiway work through August 16, 2026
HDOT scheduled temporary closures of Runway 2-20 and Taxiway A on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 12:01 a.m. to 5:45 a.m., July 25 through August 16, for geotechnical boring and coring. Work is weather permitting.
Most travelers will never be on the airfield during those hours, but very late arrivals, early departures and aircraft rotations can still be affected. Check the operating airline and FAA status rather than assuming the closure changes your flight.
New South TSA checkpoint construction through 2026
A $46 million two-story security checkpoint is under construction at the south end of the ticket lobby. HDOT says it will support up to six screening lanes; the existing main checkpoint remains operational and is also being upgraded and enclosed.
The project is expected to be completed in December 2026. Follow construction signage and allow extra walking/wayfinding time.
Runway 2-20 reconstruction: what the new planning study means for future OGG travel
HDOT says Runway 2-20 carries most commercial jet traffic at Kahului and needs major reconstruction after more than 80 years of continuous use. The June 2026 public meeting covered a preferred draft development concept and project-development schedule. The eventual project will require a temporary closure of Runway 2-20, but the notice does not announce a final construction date.
What is happening now
Planning studies, alternatives analysis and geotechnical investigations are underway. The July–August 2026 weekend work is investigation work, not the full runway reconstruction.
What comes next
HDOT says a Kahului Airport Master Plan update will be initiated after alternatives analysis, with regulatory permitting and environmental review to follow.
What travelers should do
Do not change a future booking because of a conceptual plan. Recheck HDOT notices and your operating airline when actual construction dates are announced.
What airport is OGG, and why is Maui’s code OGG?
OGG is Kahului Airport, Maui’s primary commercial airport. OGG is both the IATA code seen by passengers and the FAA location identifier. The ICAO code is PHOG.
The unusual abbreviation has a real aviation story. Kahului Airport’s official FAQ says the designator honors Jim Hogg, a former Hawaiian Airlines pilot who became the airline’s chief pilot in 1946. Hogg flew many of the test flights when the VOR navigation facility was installed at Kahului, and he selected OGG rather than HOG.
Where is OGG Airport in Hawaii?
Kahului Airport sits on the north-central side of Maui, about three miles east of Kahului, on the land bridge between the West Maui Mountains and Haleakala. The official airport page describes a 1,867-acre facility with two intersecting runways and commercial service for interisland and U.S. mainland travel.
To Kihei
The airport FAQ gives an approximate distance of 10 miles. Actual drive time varies with road conditions and the exact lodging address.
To Lahaina
The airport FAQ gives an approximate distance of 25 miles. Check current West Maui road conditions and your accommodation’s routing advice.
To Ka‘anapali
The airport FAQ gives an approximate distance of 29 miles. Airport transfers can take substantially longer than the mileage suggests during congestion.
Maui airport code OGG vs KOA, JHM, HNM and other Hawaii airport codes
KOA is not Maui. KOA is the airport at Kona on the Island of Hawai‘i—the Big Island. Maui itself has OGG plus smaller airports at Kapalua-West Maui and Hana. Confirm the code before booking a rental car or lodging transfer.
| Airport / island | IATA | What it means for booking |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului Airport — Maui | OGG | Primary commercial airport for most Maui trips. |
| Kapalua-West Maui Airport — Maui | JHM | Small West Maui airport with limited service; not a substitute for OGG on every itinerary. |
| Hana Airport — Maui | HNM | Small airport serving East Maui/Hana with limited schedules. |
| Kona International — Island of Hawai‘i | KOA | Not on Maui. KOA is on the Big Island. |
| Daniel K. Inouye International — O‘ahu | HNL | Honolulu/O‘ahu; common interisland connection hub. |
| Lihue Airport — Kaua‘i | LIH | Main commercial airport for Kaua‘i. |
| Hilo International — Island of Hawai‘i | ITO | Serves Hilo/east side of the Big Island. |
Four practical OGG tools
These tools run in your browser. They do not access airline or airport systems and should be used for planning—not as a guarantee of gate, queue or traffic conditions.
Hawaii airport-code checker
Departure-buffer planner
OGG parking-cost estimator
Pickup-readiness checker
Kahului Airport terminal: arrivals, baggage claim and gate areas
OGG’s main passenger terminal is a two-level building. The street level handles the ticket lobby, agriculture processing for mainland-bound checked luggage, passenger check-in/security, baggage claim, ground transportation and visitor information. The second level contains most departure holding rooms/gates, shops and food.
Overseas arrivals
Passengers arrive on the second level, then follow signs down to baggage claim and ground transportation. After descending by elevator or escalator, the official arrival page says to turn right for baggage claim.
Commuter arrivals
Commuter Terminal arrivals are on the ground level. Do not assume your arrival path will look identical to a mainland flight.
Visitor Information
Information desks are distributed through the airport. The current program is staffed 7:45 a.m.–9:45 p.m.; phone 808-872-3893 if you need help.
Gates 1–15 now have a larger waiting area
A passenger waiting area serving Gates 1–15 was expanded to about 17,000 square feet, air-conditioned and built for 460 seats, with a new outdoor garden deck. Construction was completed in November 2024 and the space was dedicated in January 2025.
OGG departures: check the operating airline, not just the airport code
The code OGG tells you the airport; it does not tell you the day’s gate, check-in cutoff or delay. Before leaving your hotel, confirm the flight in the operating airline’s app/site. For airport-wide traffic restrictions, check FAA OGG status separately.
- Confirm flight number and operating carrier.
- Confirm departure date in Hawaii Standard Time.
- Review airline check-in and bag-drop cutoff.
- Add rental-car return or parking time.
- Mainland-bound: include USDA agriculture processing.
- Recheck gate after TSA screening.
Connecting through Honolulu? Read the checked-bag claim tag before leaving OGG
The official Kahului Airport FAQ says most airlines can check baggage through to the final destination, but the decisive detail is the airport code printed on the baggage claim tag. Ask the OGG agent to tag the bag to your final destination and check the receipt before you leave the counter.
Usually no baggage pickup at HNL
If the claim tag shows the final mainland destination, the bag is normally transferred onward by the airline. Keep the claim receipt and follow your carrier’s connection instructions.
You must retrieve the bag in Honolulu
If HNL is printed as the bag’s final destination, the official OGG FAQ says you need to collect it at HNL baggage claim and take it with you to the connecting-flight process. Build extra time for this.
OGG TSA hours, CLEAR and 2026 checkpoint construction
| Item | Current official information | What traveler should do |
|---|---|---|
| TSA checkpoint | 5:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m. daily | Recheck before very early/late travel. |
| CLEAR | 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Do not assume CLEAR operates whenever TSA is open. |
| TSA PreCheck | Checkpoint 1 is the dedicated/primary location per current airport guidance | Follow on-site signs; construction can change lane use. |
| New South Checkpoint | Up to 6 lanes; project expected complete Dec. 2026 | Build extra walking/wayfinding time during construction. |
| Mainland-bound checked bags | USDA agriculture inspection before departure | Do not skip agriculture processing while budgeting check-in time. |
USDA agriculture inspection at OGG: the step mainland travelers often miss
If you are flying from Maui to the continental United States, agriculture inspection is part of your departure flow. The OGG page says checked baggage is processed through USDA inspection stations in front of or at airline check-in counters, while hand-carried articles are inspected during the screening process.
Use your airline’s inspection station
Hawai‘i agriculture guidance says the USDA station in front of your airline counter is the one you should use; do not assume any agriculture X-ray line is interchangeable.
Stations generally track check-in hours
The state guidance says stations usually open with airline check-in counters, generally about two hours before a flight. Airline-specific counter hours still control.
Commercially packaged food
Current Hawai‘i guidance says commercially packaged foods may be transported to the mainland. USDA can still inspect items, and fresh/plant material has separate rules.
Commonly prohibited or restricted
Current USDA guidance lists most fresh fruits and vegetables, many plants/planting material, soil, live insects and snails among prohibited or restricted categories. Exact treatment and destination rules matter.
Examples USDA currently allows after inspection
Current APHIS guidance includes fresh pineapple, coconut, coffee, commercially canned/processed foods and certain treated fruits, subject to the exact conditions and required inspection.
Official USDA agriculture-inspection video
This video is linked by the official Kahului Airport agriculture page and explains Hawaii departure agriculture screening. It is embedded here because the process is easier to understand visually.
Is OGG an international airport?
The passenger airport’s official name is Kahului Airport, not “Maui International Airport.” It handles extensive interisland and U.S. mainland service, but travelers should not assume OGG has normal international passenger-processing capability simply because an itinerary crosses a border.
OGG’s airport emergency/tarmac plan explicitly says the airport does not have international passenger processing facilities. It describes a temporary sterile-area procedure for diverted international aircraft coordinated with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
OGG parking rates, EV charging and payment rules
The current official OGG page lists public parking immediately serving the airport, a free cell phone lot for pickups and prepaid parking at the Commuter Terminal/Heliport. The rate schedule below is the airport’s currently published schedule, effective February 1, 2024.
| Elapsed parking time | Current official charge | Running total |
|---|---|---|
| 0–15 minutes | Grace period | Free |
| 16–30 minutes | $2 | $2 |
| 31–60 minutes | +$3 | $5 |
| 61–120 minutes | +$3 | $8 |
| 121–180 minutes | +$3 | $11 |
| 181–240 minutes | +$4 | $15 |
| 241–300 minutes | +$4 | $19 |
| 301 minutes–24 hours | +$5 | $24 maximum |
| Each additional 24-hour period | Up to $24 | Daily maximum applies |
Payment
The main public parking page accepts cash and major credit cards; no checks. Commuter/heliport pay stations do not dispense cash change.
EV charging
The main public lot has EV-reserved stalls and one charging station that can serve two vehicles. Availability is first-come unless the airport posts otherwise.
No monthly public parking
The airport says it does not offer public monthly parking. Long stays still accrue under the daily rate structure.
Use the OGG cell phone lot instead of circling the terminal
The free Cell Phone Waiting Area is just north of the car-rental area, a few minutes from the terminal. It is designed for drivers waiting for an arriving passenger to collect bags and reach the curb.
Hours
5:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. daily.
Maximum wait
60 minutes.
Driver rule
The driver must remain with the vehicle.
Commercial vehicles
Not permitted in the cell lot.
Official road approach from Kihei and West Maui
Navigation apps are useful for traffic, but the airport’s official route descriptions help confirm that you are headed to the terminal rather than another Kahului destination. Near the airport, follow signs for Kahului Airport / OGG and Keolani Place.
From Lahaina / West Maui
The official route uses Honoapiilani Highway (HI-30) south for about 16 miles, then Kuihelani Highway for about 6 miles. Kuihelani becomes Dairy Road; cross Hana Highway, where the road becomes Keolani Place, then continue roughly 1.5 miles to the terminal.
Trip habit: check live road conditions before leaving. The official mileage is not a guaranteed drive time.
From Kihei / South Maui
Official directions use South Kihei Road or Piilani Highway, then Mokulele Highway toward Kahului; it becomes Puunene Avenue. Turn right at Dairy Road, cross Hana Highway onto Keolani Place and continue about 1.5 miles to the terminal.
Rental return: follow the rental company’s return signs rather than navigating only to the passenger curb.
Maui Bus, taxi, shuttle, rental car and rideshare planning from OGG
Maui Bus: cheap but luggage-limited
The airport lists Route 40 Upcountry Islander and Route 35 Haiku Islander, each running about every 90 minutes. Service operates seven days a week including holidays, and vehicles are ADA accessible.
Critical luggage rule: one bag only, maximum 22 × 14 × 9 inches, and it must fit under your seat or on your lap. This makes public bus service unsuitable for many vacation parties with normal checked luggage.
Taxi: baggage-claim pickup and metered fare
Taxis serve the front of baggage claim. OGG publishes resort-area guide fares; these are planning numbers, not guaranteed quotes. The airport page also states a $3.00-per-mile metered rate.
| Destination | Official airport guide fare | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului Town | About $13 | Short local trip; meter controls actual fare. |
| Wailuku | About $20 | Traffic can change total. |
| Kihei | About $33–$55 | Wide range depends on destination within Kihei. |
| Ma‘alaea | About $33 | Confirm exact address. |
| Wailea | About $57 | Metered fare can vary. |
| Makena | About $65 | Longer South Maui trip. |
| Lahaina | About $78 | Road conditions/routing may affect travel time and fare. |
| Ka‘anapali | About $87 | Published guide fare, not a guaranteed quote. |
| Kapalua | About $105 | One of the longer resort transfers. |
Airport shuttle to lodging areas
The official airport page lists SpeediShuttle with a baggage-claim counter, no reservation required for the counter service, and published counter hours of 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. It serves many hotel areas including Honokowai, Ka‘anapali, Kahana, Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Makena, Napili and Wailea.
Rental car: confirm company-specific route
OGG lists Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Sixt and Thrifty. Rental facilities and return traffic can add meaningful time before a flight, so follow your company’s current return instructions rather than a years-old blog map.
Dollar, Enterprise and Thrifty are marked by OGG as offering ADA-accessible vehicles with at least 48 hours’ advance arrangement.
Rideshare: use the app’s live pickup pin and airport signage
Because rideshare curb assignments can change and the official OGG site does not provide a stable current zone page in this audit, this guide does not invent a terminal pole or lane. After baggage claim, open the provider app and follow airport/TNC signage to the exact pickup area shown that day.
Wheelchair, elevator, accessible rental and service-animal help at OGG
Airport accessibility and airline assistance are different responsibilities. Airlines arrange wheelchair/porter service and boarding assistance; the airport provides accessible terminal infrastructure and visitor-information help.
Wheelchair assistance
Arrange wheelchair or skycap assistance with the operating airline in advance, preferably when the reservation is made or confirmed.
Two-level access
Elevators and escalators connect the ground-level ticketing/baggage areas with second-level departure gates. Loading bridges are used for passenger boarding/deplaning.
Accessible rental vehicles
Dollar, Enterprise and Thrifty are currently marked as having ADA-accessible vehicles. Call at least 48 hours in advance.
TTY and Hawaii Relay
TTYs are listed on the second-floor mezzanine on both sides of the main restaurant and in baggage claim near carousels 3 and 4. Hawaii Relay users can dial 711.
Visitor Information
For navigation help, call the Visitor Information Program at 808-872-3893. Current desk staffing is listed as 7:45 a.m.–9:45 p.m. daily.
Service dogs and pets
Hawaii has strict rabies/quarantine rules. Service animals can qualify for modified requirements only under specific conditions; prepare before flying to Hawaii.
Lounges, food, internet, visitor help, baggage carts and long-layover reality
Hawaiian Premier Club North
Across from Gate 17; official airport page lists daily hours of 6:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Access rules are controlled by Hawaiian Airlines.
Hawaiian Premier Club South
Across from Gate 15; listed daily hours 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Confirm access/hours before walking to the lounge.
Food hours vary
Current airport listings include options near the central building and gate areas, but some concession hours follow flight schedules. Use the official Shop & Dine page for same-day planning.
Internet: do not promise airportwide free Wi-Fi
The current official page still lists paid internet terminals at $0.20/minute on the second level, including the Hawaiian holding area and near Gates 9, 15, 21B, 33 and 35. Because this looks like a legacy-style service and wireless offerings can change, use on-site signage for current connectivity.
Baggage carts
Rental baggage carts are available in baggage claim and the ticket lobby—useful for family groups, golf equipment or multiple checked bags.
Visitor Information
Desks are throughout the airport and currently staffed 7:45 a.m.–9:45 p.m. daily.
No luggage lockers/storage
The official airport FAQ says OGG does not provide luggage storage or lockers. Plan with your hotel, rental company or another lawful provider before a long gap between checkout and flight.
No shower or short-nap facility
The airport FAQ also says there are no showers or short-nap facilities. Hotels in Kahului are a better solution for an extended overnight break.
Medical help, ATMs, smoking rules, lei greetings and airport feedback
Medical emergency and AEDs
Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting provides first-responder medical response 24/7. For additional emergency medical help, call 911. OGG states that ten AEDs are positioned roughly 90 seconds apart through public areas.
ATM locations
The official airport page lists ATMs in the ticket lobby, baggage claim and the central second-floor Rotunda.
Smoking is parking-lot only
OGG is smoke-free from cabin to curb. Smoking is permitted only in the parking lot and must be at least 20 feet from doors, windows and ventilation ducts.
Lei greeting
Lei greetings can be prearranged before arrival, and airport flower shops sell flowers/leis. Arrange a greeter in advance if you need someone waiting for a specific arrival.
Airport help desk
Visitor Information desks are staffed 7:45 a.m.–9:45 p.m. daily. If a desk is unstaffed, call 808-872-3893.
Suggestion hotline
The statewide Airports Suggestion Hotline is 888-697-7813 and is listed as available 24 hours for comments about airport experiences.
Lost something at Maui Airport? The correct contact depends on where
| Where item was lost | Who handles it | Contact / action |
|---|---|---|
| Public terminal / baggage claim | OGG Lost & Found | Ground level outside baggage claim in Pass & ID Office; 808-872-3421. |
| TSA checkpoint / screening | TSA | 808-872-0235. |
| On aircraft | Operating airline | Contact the airline baggage/service desk. |
| Rental vehicle / rental facility | Rental company | Use the company’s own lost-property process. |
Terminal Lost & Found hours
The official page lists counter hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Items are held for 45 days.
Location
Ground level, outside baggage claim, in the Pass and ID Office.
What the Kahului Airport Master Plan PDFs actually show
The State’s December 2016 Master Plan Update studied a planning horizon through 2035. It is useful for understanding the airport’s long-term geometry and capacity strategy, but it is not a current construction schedule. A separate 2026 HDOT runway-reconstruction study is now underway and HDOT says a new master-plan update will follow the alternatives analysis.
Chapter 6 “Preferred Terminal Plan – North and South”
The official plan figure distinguishes the existing terminal/CONRAC from proposed construction. It depicts planning concepts including new north-end gates, south terminal holdroom work, terminal second-level improvements, employee parking, rental-car overflow parking and a cell-phone parking area.
Traveler interpretation: these labels describe the 2016 preferred plan. They should never be copied into a current terminal guide as if every element was built exactly as drawn.
Runway proposal in the 2016 plan
The 2016 preferred runway alternative called for reconstructing and extending Runway 2-20 from 7,000 ft to 8,530 ft and using a temporary parallel runway to keep airport service operating during reconstruction. Current FAA aerodrome data still publishes Runway 02/20 at about 6,998 × 150 ft, so this page does not describe the proposed 8,530-ft extension as completed.
What changed by 2026
HDOT’s June 2026 planning notice says Runway 2-20 requires major reconstruction after more than 80 years of continuous use, will eventually require a temporary closure, and is going through alternatives analysis. HDOT says the airport master plan will be updated after that analysis, followed by future regulatory permitting and environmental review.
Maui airport travel-day checklist
- Ticket says OGG—not KOA, JHM or HNM by mistake.
- Flight date/time confirmed in Hawaii Standard Time.
- Operating airline and current flight status checked.
- Airline bag-drop cutoff checked.
- Mainland travelers reviewed USDA agriculture rules.
- Rental return or parking time added to departure plan.
- TSA/CLEAR hours checked for very early/late flight.
- Current HDOT airport notice checked for construction.
- Maui Bus riders verified baggage fits 22 × 14 × 9 in.
- Pickup driver waits until passenger is curb-ready.
- Wheelchair/accessible rental requests reconfirmed.
- Gate checked again after security.
Kahului Airport phone numbers worth saving
| Need | Current official contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Manager’s Office | 808-872-3830 | Airport administration. |
| Airport Security | 808-872-3871 | Airport security matters. |
| Airport Police / Fire | 808-872-3875 / 808-872-3876 | Airport police/fire emergencies; call 911 for life-threatening emergencies where appropriate. |
| Visitor Information | 808-872-3893 | Wayfinding and visitor assistance. |
| Terminal Lost & Found | 808-872-3421 | Items lost in public terminal areas. |
| USDA agriculture inspection | 808-877-5261 | Questions about mainland-bound agriculture inspection. |
| U.S. Customs & Border Protection | 808-877-6013 | CBP office contact; not proof OGG has routine international passenger processing. |
| Parking | 808-871-1747 | Current parking operations/rate questions. |
Kahului Airport map: verify OGG before starting navigation
Use “Kahului Airport (OGG)” as the destination. Resort areas can be many miles away, so route to the airport terminal—not simply “Kahului.”
Frequently asked questions about Maui airport code OGG
What is the Maui airport code?
What does OGG stand for at Maui Airport?
Is OGG the same as Kahului Airport?
What is the ICAO code for Maui’s main airport?
Is KOA the airport code for Maui?
Does Maui have more than one airport?
Is Kahului Airport an international airport?
How early should I arrive at OGG?
What are the TSA checkpoint hours at OGG?
Do I need agriculture inspection when leaving Maui for the mainland?
Can I take fresh fruit from Maui to the mainland?
How much is parking at Kahului Airport?
Is there a free cell phone lot at OGG?
Can I wait at the OGG curb for an arriving passenger?
Does Maui Bus serve Kahului Airport?
What is the Maui Bus baggage limit from OGG?
Are taxis available at Kahului Airport?
Is there an airport shuttle from OGG to Maui resorts?
Can I rent a car at OGG?
Does Kahului Airport have lounges?
Does OGG have luggage storage or lockers?
Does Kahului Airport have showers or nap rooms?
What should I do if I lose something at OGG?
What time zone is Maui Airport in?
Is there construction at OGG in 2026?
Where is Kahului Airport on Maui?
If I connect OGG to HNL and then the mainland, do I collect my checked bag in Honolulu?
Does OGG have family or unisex restrooms?
Where are TTY phones at Kahului Airport?
Is there emergency medical help at OGG?
Where can I smoke at Kahului Airport?
Is the 8,530-foot OGG runway extension already built?
Official sources and update policy
This guide prioritizes the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation / Hawaii Airports, FAA, TSA, USDA APHIS and Maui public-transport information. Time-sensitive claims are dated or linked to a same-day source. We deliberately avoid inventing live TSA waits, flight gates or rideshare pickup poles when a stable official source was not available.