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Where can I wait before an HNL pickup?
HNL provides two free short-wait choices: the Diamond Head Cell Phone Area on Aolele Street near Lagoon Drive and the Ewa Cell Phone Area near the Airport Post Office. Both use a 60-minute maximum, require the driver to remain inside the vehicle, and exclude commercial vehicles.
HNL route identity
This page is for Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- The Diamond Head area is on Aolele Street near Lagoon Drive.
- The Ewa area is on Service Road A near the Airport Post Office.
- Both are first-come waiting areas with a 60-minute limit and attended-vehicle rule.
Mistakes to avoid
- Entering a waiting area without considering the terminal approach.
- Leaving the vehicle during a first-come short wait.
- Exceeding 60 minutes instead of using public parking.
HNL pickup questions
Where is the Diamond Head HNL waiting area?
It is on Aolele Street near the Lagoon Drive intersection; follow airport directions from the east or west approach.
Where is the Ewa HNL waiting area?
It is on Service Road A near the Airport Post Office by Nimitz Highway and Aolele Street.
May I leave the car in an HNL Cell Phone Area?
No. The driver must remain inside the vehicle, and unattended cars may be cited and towed.
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