Need help navigating through the airport?
The state Department of Transportation has an app — actually two — for that.
You can now get the HNL Airport app for the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu and the LIH Airport app for the Līhu‘e Airport on Kaua‘i free from Google Play and Apple Store.
According to the DOT, these apps "offer travelers a new mobility tool to navigate the airport terminal and also includes a link to the respective airport's flight information and airport website which features information about other airport services and guidance."
Using "blue dot wayfinding technology," much like other online navigation maps, a blue dot estimates your location on an airport map to help you navigate through the terminals. You'll also be able to search for points of interest like check-in, baggage claim, agricultural inspection stations, security checkpoints, departure gates, food and drink options, retail shops, lounges, restrooms, ground transport and more, the DOT noted in an announcement this week.
And for the planners in your group, a new online parking count feature can now be found on the Honolulu airport website and the HNL app's 'Airport Information' link, offering an estimate on how many parking spots are available in different lots. DOT says that the counts re refreshed every 10 minutes.
According to the DOT, future app enhancement will include adding the location of the Skyline rail system's Lelepaua station, which is set to open later this year. Another app for Kahului Airport on Maui is also in the works.
The DOT did not immediately respond to questions from Aloha State Daily seeking more information.
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Stephanie Salmons can be reached at stephanie@alohastatedaily.com.
