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Airport delays on Big Island and Kauai

Long lines were seen at Lihue Airport on June 22, 2022. (Courtesy: Hawaii Department of Transportation)

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii Department of Transportation gave a heads-up to travelers on Thursday about delays at Hilo International Airport and Lihue Airport.

According to the HDOT, Hilo International Airport had one of its two security checkpoint lanes down since around 4 p.m. Travelers with flights at 6:15 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. were advised to arrive an hour and a half early.

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Repairs to the security checkpoint lane are underway.

Earlier in the day, parking lots were full at Lihue Airport on Kauai.

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HDOT had implemented a one-in/one-out policy. By around 5:30 p.m. the parking lot was reopened with 36 stalls available.