Facility Overview

Kahului Airport Public Parking ([P] Parking, OGG) serves as the primary terminal parking facility for Kahului Airport (OGG), the main commercial aviation gateway to the island of Maui. Situated directly opposite the central terminal building along Keolani Place, this extensive open-air surface parking facility provides immediate, walkable access to ticketing lobbies, TSA security checkpoints, and baggage claim areas. Because the lot is primarily an uncovered surface deck, it provides virtually unlimited vertical clearance across general parking lanes, making it exceptionally well-suited for all passenger vehicle types commonly driven across Hawaii, including rental sedans, compact crossovers, lifted 4x4 pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and passenger vans. Drivers of oversized vehicles or roof-rack-equipped surf trucks need only take caution when passing under ticket plaza canopies and pedestrian covered walkways.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on the northern edge of the Kahului-Wailuku isthmus, this facility is positioned right at the heart of Maui\'s transit and travel network. Beyond providing immediate 2-to-5 minute walking access to all OGG airline gates (including Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska, United, American, Delta, and Southwest), the parking facility is conveniently adjacent to the Consolidated Rent-A-Car (CONRAC) facility connected by the airport electric tram. Key local commercial hubs, dining spots, and cultural venues are situated within a 5-to-10 minute drive, including the Queen Ka\'ahumanu Center, Maui Mall Village, Costco Wholesale Kahului, Kanaha Beach Park (famous for windsurfing and kiteboarding), and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC). It also provides an effortless departure base for travelers heading out on the scenic Road to Hana (Hwy 360) or upcountry to Haleakala National Park.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entering and exiting the airport parking grounds is streamlined via Keolani Place and Airport Access Road (Highway 380), which directly links drivers to the Kuihelani Highway, Hana Highway (Highway 36), and Mokulele Highway (Highway 311) leading toward Kihei and Wailea. Automated barrier-controlled entry lanes issue tickets upon arrival, and multiple exit gates are equipped with both cash and credit card payment kiosks to maintain smooth traffic flow during peak morning and late-afternoon flight departure banks. For public transit, Maui Bus routes (including the Upcountry Islander Route 40 and Haiku Islander Route 35) stop directly outside the airport terminal, and taxi stands, rideshare pick-up zones (Uber/Lyft), and the automated airport tram to the CONRAC facility are all located immediately adjacent to the lot.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Spacious open-air layout with direct sidewalk walkways leading into the airport terminal.
• Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to accommodate all red-eye, transpacific, and interisland flight schedules.
• Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently positioned near crosswalks and terminal curb ramps.
• Automated ticket dispensers and express credit-card exit lanes for rapid checkout.
• Complimentary short-term parking grace period (first 15 minutes free) for rapid passenger drop-off and pick-up.
• On-site operational management and airport security patrols, supported by bright nighttime floodlighting.
• Designated electric vehicle (EV) charging stations available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ideal For

• Interisland commuters and mainland business travelers seeking reliable, short-to-medium-term terminal parking.
• Local Maui residents dropping off or greeting arriving family and friends at baggage claim.
• Vacationers and island hoppers taking day trips to neighboring islands such as Oahu, Kauai, or the Big Island.
• Visitors seeking reliable, secure parking close to Kahului\'s central commercial and industrial sector.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Drivers dropping off or meeting incoming travelers should take advantage of the 15-minute grace period to avoid unnecessary parking charges. If your arriving guests experience baggage delays, consider utilizing the airport\'s nearby cellphone waiting lot before pulling into the main parking area. Keep your paper entry ticket in a safe, shaded spot inside your car away from Maui\'s intense tropical dashboard heat to prevent thermal fading. During major holiday travel periods (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and summer peak), the main lot can approach high capacity; arriving an extra 30 to 45 minutes before standard flight check-in times ensures you secure a convenient stall without stress.