As of June 16 2020 State of Hawaii Governor Ige has lifted the inter-island travel ban without a required 14-day prior quarantine. Instead, the state Department of Transportation will now require thermal screening at airports for everyone traveling inter island. HDOT will also require travelers to fill out a new form that will now also ask for health-related information to assist the state in tracking and responding to new COVID-19 cases
For general aviation aircraft these new rules present some questions and problems. Apparently, corporate air crews and passengers will be supported by FBO’s, which will handle thermal screening and the collection of health forms. Private pilots that do not use the services of an FBO have to contact the Airport Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting units (ARFF) at their respective departure airports.
DOTA/ARFF will conduct COVID-19 screenings for GA departure flights at the Part 139 airports (HNL, OGG, KOA, ITO, LIH, MKK, LNY, and Kapalua).
To request a COVID-19 screening for GA departure flights at any of the State’s Part 139 airports:
- Call ARFF and request COVID-19 screening.
- Provide ARFF with any information requested.
- ARFF will meet you at the location. ARFF will conduct a temperature screening of all crew/passengers and distribute Dept. of Health (DOH) form for completion.
- If temperature is above 100.4°F, crew/passenger cannot fly.
- If DOH form is not fully completed, AND if the contact number is not validated, you cannot fly.
ARFF Phone numbers:
HNL ARFF Station 1: 808-836-6420
OGG ARFF: 808-872-3841
JHM ARFF: 808-665-6107
MKK ARFF: 808-567-9663
LNY ARFF: 808-565-7941
KOA ARFF: 808-372-9503
ITO ARFF: 808-961-9317
LIH ARFF: 808-274-3803
IMPORTANT: DOTA/Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) will not conduct COVID-19 screenings for General Aviation (GA) departure flights at the following GA airports:
Oahu
- Kalaeloa Airport
- Dillingham Airfield
Kauai
- Port Allen Airport
Hawaii
- Waimea-Kohala Airport
- Upolu Airport
Maui
- Hana Airport
Molokai
- Kalaupapa Airport
These rules remain a moving target while the virus still wreaks havoc on our community and you are advised to look for updated information before you plan an inter-island visit with your owned or rented aircraft.
General Aviation in Hawaii continues to support the community through inter-island visits. Special opportunities may exist for Kama’aina travelers venturing to the outer islands while international tourism is still restricted.