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Federal Government Shutdown: Travel Information for Hawai‘i Visitors 


Last Updated: 30 September at 6:00 p.m. HST 

 

Key Information 

You do not need to cancel or postpone your trip to Hawai‘i. Travel to and within the Hawaiian Islands remains largely unaffected by the federal government shutdown. Please review the information below for specific impacts to your visit. 

 

Air Travel & Airport Operations 

Flights are operating normally 

  • Flights to the Hawaiian Islands and within the state should remain largely unaffected.  
  • Essential federal government workers such as air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents will continue to work in the event of a federal shutdown, ensuring safety and security.  

Traveler Tips: 

  • Check with your airline for the status of your flight before heading to the airport 
  • Allow extra time to pass through TSA security as a precautionary measure 

 

What Remains Open 

All State and County facilities continue normal operations: 

  • State parks 
  • County parks 
  • Public beaches 
  • Public trails 

 

National Parks, Wildlife Refuges, and Federal Facilities 

National parks and wildlife refuges in Hawai‘i may be closed or have limited access during the federal government shutdown. If you plan to visit a national park or refuge, please call directly for the latest operating hours and visitor information. Websites for these locations may not be maintained during the shutdown. 

Kauaʻi 

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge: 808-828-1413 

Oʻahu 

Pearl Harbor National Memorial: 808-422-3399 

  • Visitor Center 
  • USS Arizona Memorial 
  • USS Oklahoma Memorial 
  • USS Utah Memorial 

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum: 808-423-1341 

Battleship Missouri Memorial: 808-455-1600  

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum: 808-441-1000  

National Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl): 808-532-3720 

Maui  

Haleakalā National Park: 808-572-4400 

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center: 808-879-2818 

Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge: 808-573-7430 ext. 238 

Moloka‘i  

Kalaupapa National Historical Park: 808-567-6802 

Hawaiʻi Island 

Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail: 808-326-6012 

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park 

  • Volcano Art Gallery: 808-967-7565 
  • Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park: 808-985-7373 
  • Kilauea Military Camp: 808-208-9110 
  • Volcano House: 808-756-9625 

Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park: 808-326-9057 

Mokupāpapa Discovery Center: 808-725-5800 

Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site: 808-882-7218 

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historic Park: 808-328-2326 

 

When Will National Parks Reopen? 

The affected parks and attractions will remain closed until the federal government reopens. We do not currently know how long the shutdown will last. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. 

 

Need More Information? 

Hawai‘i Tourism Call Center 
1-800-GOHAWAII (1-800-464-2924) 

Local News Sources 
For the latest updates on the shutdown and its impacts: 

 

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