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: