US: Power outage at Kahului Airport (OGG) in Maui, Hawaii, causes flight disruptions Dec. 5

Event

A power outage occurred at Kahului Airport (OGG) in Maui, Hawaii, at around 18:00 Dec. 5. Officials have shut down the runway, and recovery efforts are ongoing to restore power; the timeline for repair works is not immediately clear.

Flight delays, cancellations, and disruptions to airport operations are likely over the coming hours. Lingering delays are possible after normal power resumes as airlines work to clear backlogs.

Advice

Confirm all flights at OGG. Do not leave accommodations without first verifying onward travel. Allow additional time for check-in and security processing.