Repairs
of any kind – whether they be for the kitchen sink or road construction or even
in airports – can be a mixed bag.
They are
much-needed, of course, but can cause disruption.
That
could happen in Honolulu, Hawaii, for air travelers.
A runway
at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is shut down for repairs through the
first week of June, according to an announcement from the Hawaii Department of Transportation.
Hopefully,
Runway 4R-22L will only be closed for those five weeks since it is the
beginning of the critical summer travel season. Three other runways at the
airport will remain open during that time, although inter-island flights might
be restricted.
Priority will be given to international flights because of the
impact on the runways. The work will be done on the shoulder of the runway and
on the drainage system to
remain in compliance with new federal rules.
All work
is weather permitting.
This is
not the first time that particular runway has needed repairs. In fact, it
is the second time in three years. The Department of Transportation said it
expects the airport to be impacted, especially from late morning to early
afternoon.
The
Department of Transportation has also been under some scrutiny for being more
reactive than proactive in dealing with the airports in the state. But because
of the huge annual influx of tourism on the islands repairs need to be
completed.
It does
leave airlines little time to react, however.
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