Honolulu International Airport is the central airport for the state of Hawaii. This airport began business in 1927. Originally, it was named The John Rodgers Airport. The airport was the original airport for the state of Hawaii. Flights leaving from the Keehi Lagon began in 1943.

This airport has served more than 21 million passengers on more than 310,000 flights. Aloha Air Cargo which once provided cargo and passenger services at this airport closed its doors in 2008.http://hawaii.gov/hnl<ref>

All flights entering Hawaii land at the Honolulu International Airport before departing to any other area of the Hawaiian islands. All flights leaving the islands and returning to the Mainland will also land at this airport before connecting to flights to their destination. For this reason the terminals will at times seem over crowded.

If you are flying overseas arrive no less than two hours before your flight. Curb side check-in is available at most airlines. As you arrive you are directed toward shops, baggage claim, and restaurants.http://hawaii.gov/hnl<ref>