At the height of the whaling era (1843–1860), Lahaina was a major center. Book online. Maui's trade winds tend to come in from the northeast, making the most popular places to snorkel on the south and west shores of Maui. Cook never set foot on the island because he was unable to find a suitable landing. The main aim of the project is to elevate Kahului Airport to an international airport standard. It is a program of the High Technology Development Corporation,[33][34] an agency of the State of Hawaii, whose focus is to facilitate the growth of Hawaii's commercial high-technology sector. In 2009, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and others successfully argued in court that sugar companies should reduce the amount of water they take from four streams.[17]. Other large sectors include retail, health care, business services and government. Population growth produced strains, including traffic congestion, housing unaffordability, and issues of access to water. While the island of Oʻahu is most popular with Japanese tourists, the Island of Maui appeals to visitors mostly from the U.S. mainland and Canada: in 2005, there were 2,003,492 domestic arrivals on the island, compared to 260,184 international arrivals. [16] Ironically, the missionaries both altered and preserved the native culture. Whaling declined steeply at the end of the 19th century as petroleum replaced whale oil. i /; Hawaiian: ) is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles (1,883 km 2) and is the 17th largest island in the United States. land. Snorkeling can be done at almost any beach along the Maui coast. The Wailuku area is set closer to the West Maui Mountain range. Top 10 domestic routes departing from Kahului Airport are: Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Kailua, Lihue, Portland, Dallas, San Jose and Oakland. One of the most popular sports in Hawaii. In 2003, Corey Ryder of the Earth Foundation gave a presentation regarding the unique situation on Maui, "Hazard mitigation, safety & security", before the Maui County Council. Hawaiʻi became the 50th U.S. state in 1959. Hawaii Superferry, which offered transport between Maui and Oahu, ceased operations in May 2009, ended by a court decision that required environmental studies from which Governor Linda Lingle had exempted the operator. The high elevation, dry climate, and freedom from light pollution offer virtually year-round observation of satellites, missiles, man-made orbital debris, and astronomical objects."[37]. Basic Maui Map: Can I drive around the entire island? Maui is a leading whale-watching center in the Hawaiian Islands due to humpback whales wintering in the sheltered ʻAuʻau Channel between the islands of Maui county. The first European to visit Maui was the French admiral Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse, who landed on the shores of what is now known as La Perouse Bay on May 29, 1786. [6] Wailuku is the seat of Maui County and is the third-largest CDP as of 2010[update]. The valley-like Isthmus of Maui that separates the two volcanic masses was formed by sandy erosional deposits. Each volcanic cone in the chain of the Hawaiian Islands is built of dark, iron-rich/quartz-poor rocks, which poured out of thousands of vents as highly fluid lava over a period of millions of years. This is the MAXIMUM elevation you can stay and still go scuba diving on Maui. Visitors are being urged to be conscious of reducing their environmental footprint[40] while exploring the island. Most recent years have brought droughts, resulting in the ʻĪao aquifer being drawn at possibly unsustainable rates above 18 million U.S. gallons (68,000 m3) per day. The major industry on Maui is tourism. Recent estimates indicate that the total potential supply of potable water on Maui is around 476 million U.S. gallons (1,800,000 m3) per day,[citation needed] virtually all of which runs off into the ocean. The whales migrate approximately 3,500 miles (5,600 km) from Alaskan waters each autumn and spend the winter months mating and birthing in the warm waters off Maui, with most leaving by the end of April. Adult tickets go for $155.21 and children ages 2-12 years old go for $98.96. The latter began to arrive from New England in 1823, settling in Lahaina, which at that time was the capital. Fagel spent four months in jail while the strike continued. Kahului Airport offers the following services to passengers: - Free Wi-Fi - Lost & found- Baggage locker & storage- Banking facilities- ATMs- Baggage cart- Medical facilities- Smoking allowed zones- Conference room- Visitor information- Newsstand- Duty free shop. Puʻu Kukui is the highest of the peaks at 5,788 feet (1,764 m). The two new cases on Maui were travel-related, officials said. There are estimated to be about 22,000 humpbacks in the North Pacific. Kahului Airport is the primary airport on the island of Maui and receives both overseas and interisland flights. Maui also has a significant presence in agriculture and information technology. Maui is such a "volcanic doublet," formed from two shield volcanoes that overlapped one another to form an isthmus between them.[8]. It is known as Kite Beach. The earlier name of Maui was ʻIhikapalaumaewa. The island attracted many retirees, adding service providers for them to the rapidly increasing number of tourists. Kahului Airport serves flights from the US to Maui island. The Maui High Performance Computing Center at the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing observatory[31] in Kīhei is a United States Air Force research laboratory center that is managed by the University of Hawaii. [7] The Island of Maui is also called the "Valley Isle" for the large isthmus separating its northwestern and southeastern volcanic masses. At the peak in 1943-44, more than 100,000 soldiers were there. The birdlife of Maui lacks the high concentration of endemic birdlife found in some other Hawaiian islands, as recently as 200,000 years ago it was linked to the neighboring islands of Molokai, Lanai and Kaho'olawe in a large island called Maui Nui, thus reducing the chance of species endemic to any single one of these. This complex three-dimensional flow of air results in striking variations in wind speed, cloud formation, and rainfall. Kahului is the largest census-designated place (CDP) on the island with a population of 26,337 as of 2010[update],[5] and is the commercial and financial hub of the island. Lahaina is one of the main attractions on the island with an entire street of shops and restaurants which leads to a wharf where many set out for a sunset cruise or whale watching journey. While winning many travel industry awards as Best Island In The World[39] in recent years concerns have been raised by locals and environmentalists about the overdevelopment of Maui. Maui Land & Pineapple Company[25] and Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company[26] (HC&S, a subsidiary of Alexander and Baldwin Company) dominated agricultural activity. It's breathtaking and awe-inspiring to even the seasoned visitor. Vacation rentals are now strictly limited, with greater enforcement than previously. Modern Hawaiʻian history began in the mid-18th century. Maui island is the most prominent city regarding tradition and culture among the Hawaiian Islands. Although Maui’s daytime temperatures average between 75 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit year round, evening temperatures are about 15 degrees cooler in the more humid windward areas, about 18 degrees cooler in the dryer leeward areas, and cooler yet in higher elevations. Agricultural and coastal industrial land use has had an adverse effect on much of Maui's coastal regions. Leeward side includes South Maui (Kihei, Wailea and Makena) and West Maui (Lahaina, Kaanapali and Kapalua). [13] Although Maui's Humpback face many dangers, due to pollution, high-speed commercial vessels, and military sonar testing, their numbers have increased rapidly in recent years, estimated at 7% growth per year.[14]. Find below several contact information regarding Kahului Airport: Address: 1 Kahului Airport RoadKahului, HI 96732-2395USA, Phone: +1 (808) 872 3830 E-mail: airmaui@hawaii.gov, Informational Guide to Kahului Airport - OGG - NON OFFICIAL. More Europeans followed: traders, whalers, loggers (e.g., of sandalwood) and missionaries. Windsurfing has evolved on Maui since the early 1980s when it was recognized as an ideal location to test equipment and publicize the sport. - Kahului Airport counts with a very friendly and professional staff. The unemployment rate reached a low of 1.7% in December 2006, rising to 9% in March 2009[21] before falling back to 4.6% by the end of 2013[22] and to 2.1% in January, 2018. When we think of Maui, we think of beaches and golf courses. Missionaries started the first school in Lahaina, which still exists today: Lahainaluna Mission School, which opened in 1831. Upcountry Maui (Makawao, Pukalani, and Kula) at the 1,700- to 4,500-foot levels, provides mild heat (70s and low 80s) during the day and cool evenings. Kahului Airport has two passenger terminals and an exclusive helicopter terminal. Awesome java and I have had other Hawaii coffees… no comparison. During periods of reduced sea level, including as recently as 20,000 years ago, they are joined together as a single island due to the shallowness of the channels between them. In 1937, Vibora Luviminda trade union conducted the last strike action of an ethnic nature in the Hawaiʻian Islands against four Maui sugarcane plantations, demanding higher wages and the dismissal of five foremen. Air swept inland on the Trade winds is shunted one way or another by the mountains, valleys, and vast open slopes. Kahului is famous for its large malls, shopping centres and services for tourists where you can find several number of famous retail stores, bars, restaurants and theatres, which may provide to visitors of a colourful and vivid vision of the Hawaiian culture and cuisine. The most pronounced daily variations in rainfall occur during the summer because most summer rainfall consists of trade winds showers that most often occur at night. Several of the volcanoes were close enough to each other that lava flows on their flanks overlapped one another, merging into a single island. According to it, Hawaiʻiloa named the island after his son, who in turn was named for the demigod Māui. A number of activist groups, including Save Makena[41] have gone as far as taking the government to court to protect the rights of local citizens. Ho'okipa Beach Park is one of Maui's most famous surfing and windsurfing spots. In one season over 400 ships visited with up to 100 anchored at one time in Lāhainā Roads. See more informationCar rental: You can rent a car at Kahului Airport, at the end of the Baggage claim area or through our searching engine. Maui County welcomed 2,207,826 tourists in 2004 rising to 2,639,929 in 2007 with total tourist expenditures north of US$3.5 billion for the Island of Maui alone. Native Hawaiian tradition gives the origin of the island's name in the legend of Hawaiʻiloa, the navigator credited with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. Although not technically a hospital or emergency room, Hana Health Clinic (or Hana Medical Center), located in the remote town of Hana on the southeastern side of the island, works in cooperation with American Medical Response and Maui Memorial Medical Center to stabilize and transport patients with emergent medical conditions. The older, western volcano has been eroded considerably and is cut by numerous drainages, forming the peaks of the West Maui Mountains (in Hawaiian, Mauna Kahalawai). On November 26, 1778, explorer James Cook became the first European to see Maui. Manuel Fagel and nine other strike leaders were arrested, and charged with kidnapping a worker. The pullout in May of the second of three Norwegian Cruise Line ships also hurt. 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In ancient times during and after the period in which Maui was part of Maui Nui, Maui boasted a species of moa-nalo (which was also found on Molokai, Lanai and Kaho'olawe), a species of harrier (the Wood harrier, shared with Molokai), an undescribed sea eagle (Maui only), and three species of ground-dwelling flightless ibis (Apteribis sp. Enjoy the ocean, mountain or golf view from your private lanai. ", "Lahaina Town History Timeline | Maui, Hawaii Events", "Reduce Your Environmental Footprint While Traveling to Hawaii", "Maui feels pain of $166M tourism decline", "Alice Cooper Spends New Year's Eve with Lynda Carter, Steven Tyler in Hawaii", "Rock Meets Mountain: This Kula abode is where Mick Fleetwood unscrews up", "Aloha! On this website you can find useful information about Kahului Airport: Arrivals, Departures, Terminal information, Parking, Car rental, Transport, Accommodation, Amenities and Services, among other Kahului Airport (OGG) information. Maui is home to a large rainforest on the northeastern flanks of Haleakalā, which serves as the drainage basin for the rest of the island. The second, Kula Hospital, is a critical access hospital located on the southern half on the island in the rural town of Kula. "At the 10,023-foot summit of the long dormant volcano Haleakala, operational satellite tracking facilities are co-located with a research and development facility providing superb data acquisition and communication support. Travelers to Maui may also want to review the latest Public Health Emergency Rules notice effective 01/19/21. Kanaha Beach Park is a very well-known windsurfing spot and may have stand-up paddle boarders or surfers if there are waves and no wind. The main tourist areas are West Maui (Kāʻanapali, Lahaina, Nāpili-Honokōwai, Kahana, Napili, Kapalua) and South Maui (Kīhei, Wailea-Mākena). [43], The Maui Bus is a county-funded program that provides transportation around the island for nominal fares.[44]. There are also smaller ports located at Lahaina Harbor (located in Lahaina) and Maʻalaea Harbor (located between Lahaina and Kihei). (An exception is the high-altitude, unpopulated West Maui summit, which boasts up to 400 inches of rainfall per year on its north and east side.). The extremely difficult terrain has prevented exploitation of much of the forest. The following means of transportation are available at Kahului Airport to get to the city centre. The blend of warm tropical sunshine, varying humidity, ocean breezes and trade winds, and varying elevations create a variety of microclimates. Flemming Beach, Ka'anapali Beach, Makena Beach, and Wailea Beach. Throughout the lowlands in summer an overwhelming dominance of trade winds produces a drier season. Half of Maui is situated within 5 miles (8.0 km) of the island's coastline. Then I opened the coffee and had to taste it this afternoon. Agricultural companies have been released from all future liability for these chemicals (County of Maui, 1999). Jeep Wranglers, Mustang convertibles, and more. Figures for daily ridership, number of vehicles, and daily vehicle revenue miles are accurate as of 2009 and come from the FTA National Transit Database. The island of Maui (/ ˈ m aʊ. Windward side includes the North Shore (Paia and Haiku) and East Maui (Keanae, Hana and Kipahulu). The religious work altered the culture while the literacy efforts preserved native history and language. Oahu's public transit system, The Bus, goes practically everywhere on the island. An exception to the normal pattern is the occasional winter “Kona storms” which bring rainfall to the South and West areas accompanied by high southwesterly winds (opposite of the prevailing trade wind direction). Gross weather patterns are typically determined by elevation and orientation towards the Trade winds (prevailing air flow comes from the northeast). It is located in the east of Kahului, nearby Haleakala and West Maui mountain range, 5 kilometers from downtown. The Tahitians introduced the kapu system, a strict social order that affected all aspects of life and became the core of Hawaiʻian culture. The higher the elevation, the cooler the evenings. Water for sugar cultivation comes mostly from the streams of East Maui, routed through a network of tunnels and ditches hand dug by Chinese labor in the 19th century. - Kanaha Beach Park is one of the main sights worth to see in Kahului city. ALERT: Hawaii is now open with Pre-Travel testing program as an alternative to the 10-day quarantine. Other significant places include Kīhei (including Wailea and Makena in the Kihei Town CDP, the island's second-most-populated CDP), Lāhainā (including Kāʻanapali and Kapalua in the Lāhainā Town CDP), Makawao, Pukalani, Pāʻia, Kula, Haʻikū, and Hāna. During Maui's winter, Upper Kula can be as cold as 40 degrees in the early morning hours, and the Haleakala summit can dip below freezing. The list excludes charter buses, private bus operators, paratransit systems, and trolleybus systems. Historically, Maui's primary products were sugar and pineapple. 1000 Tanger Drive, Locust Grove, GA 30248 | (770) 957-5310 or (800) 406-0833. No Prepayment! The eastern flanks of both volcanoes are cut by deeply incised valleys and steep-sided ravines that run downslope to the rocky, windswept shoreline. See more informationAirport Shuttle: The Maui Airport Shuttle Services transfers passengers from the Baggage Claim area to downtown.See more informationTaxi: Get to Kahului downtown within 10 minutes by taxi from the Airport. The climate of the Hawaiian Islands is characterized by a two-season year, tropical and uniform temperatures everywhere (except at high elevations), marked geographic differences in rainfall, high relative humidity, extensive cloud formations (except on the driest coasts and at high elevations), and dominant trade-wind flow (especially at elevations below a few thousand feet). [29] Shortly thereafter Monsanto and other agribusinesses obtained a court injunction suspending the moratorium.[30]. In the lowlands rainfall is most likely to occur throughout the year during the night or morning hours, and least likely in mid-afternoon. Snorkeling is one of the most popular activities on Maui, with over 30 beaches and bays to snorkel at around the island. Feast At Lele – Open 5 days a week (days depend on the week) in February then every day of the week in March. Known locally as Lahainatown, it has a long and diverse history from its Hawaiian population beginnings to the arrival of travelers and settlers and its use as a significant whaling port.[38]. The island was annexed by the United States in 1898 and made a territory in 1900. They were followed by rulers from another ancient family of chiefs, including Queen Liliʻuokalani, deposed in the 1893 overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii by American business interests. Commuter Terminal:a tiny building with two gates. Eventually, Vibora Luviminda made its point and the workers won a 15% increase in wages after 85 days on strike, but there was no written contract signed. These occur when winter rains fail to produce sufficient significant rainstorms, impacting normally dry areas outside the trade winds that depend on them the most. Many of Maui's extraordinary coral reefs have been damaged by pollution, run-off, and tourism, although finding sea turtles, dolphins, and Hawaii's celebrated tropical fish, is still common. ), plus a host of other species. Haleakalā National Park is home to Haleakalā, a dormant volcano. See the information as follows:Bus: By Public Transport (the Maui Bus) and routes no.35 and no.40. To do so, many facilities will have to be expanded and some other ones to be constructed from scratch such as new access roads, the refurbishment of the existing runways to host larger aircraft, etc. [23], Maui's primary agriculture products are corn and other seeds, fruits, cattle and vegetables. The number of COVID-19 cases jumped Thursday, with health officials reporting a new total of Oahu: 18 cases (8 new), Maui: 5 cases (2 new), Kaua’i 2 cases (0 new) and Hawai’i, 1 case (0 new). There’s a Master Plan concerning Kahului Airport to expand and modernize the airport facilities in order to accommodate a large number of passengers per year. On Maui you’ll find beautiful beaches, exciting water sports, Haleakala Crater, the old whaling town of Lahaina, blue skies, great dining and the Aloha spirit. Maui's last eruption (originating in Haleakalā's Southwest Rift Zone) occurred around 1790; two of the resulting lava flows are located (1) at Cape Kīnaʻu between ʻĀhihi Bay and La Perouse Bay on the southwest shore of East Maui, and (2) at Makaluapuna Point[9] on Honokahua Bay on the northwest shore of West Maui. Travel the winding roads through the clouds via comfortable vehicle accompanied by a guide to see the colorful sunrise. [42], Throughout 2008 Maui suffered a major loss in tourism compounded by the spring bankruptcies of Aloha Airlines and ATA Airlines. The Hāna Highway runs along the east coast of Maui, curving around mountains and passing by black sand beaches and waterfalls. It too is open 24/7 for urgent care and emergency access. I received my UPS tracking number and my coffee and other items were delivered exactly as the UPS notification said. Kahului Airport has two passenger terminals: Overseas Terminal:also known as Main Terminal. Since 2008 there has been an explosion in the number of Kiters mostly due to advances in equipment and safety. Jim Nabors' Massive 170-Acre Maui Retreat Is Available for $4.5M", "Pryor wrote the book on comedy and now, a memoir of his tumultuous life", "Legendary Music Producer Bob Rock On Why He Has Lived In Hawaii For 20+ Years", "Top 10 Frequently Asked Maui Vacation Questions: 10. [28], In November 2014, a Maui County referendum enacted a moratorium on genetically engineered crops. Circle the island if you have some time on your hands. Kahului Airport (IATA: OGG, ICAO: PHOG, FAA LID: OGG), is the main international gateway serving the city of Kahului and the island of Maui, in Hawaii, United States. Kula Hospital, along with Lanai Community Hospital (which is located in Maui County but on the neighboring island of Lanai), are affiliates of Maui Memorial Medical Center. [4] Maui is part of the State of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, which include Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, and unpopulated Kahoʻolawe. - Kahului Airport is located 5 km from downtown. Maui is a well known destination for windsurfing. Humpbacks are an endangered species protected by U.S. federal and Hawaiʻi state law. Some top spots worth exploring include D.T. Maui is part of a much larger unit, Maui Nui, that includes the islands of Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Molokaʻi, and the now submerged Penguin Bank. Winter rainfall in the lowlands is the result of storm activity, which is as likely to occur in the daytime as at night. Today, the most notable non-extinct endemics of Maui are probably the 'Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei) and the Maui parrotbill (Pseudonestor xanthophrys), both of which are critically endangered and only found in alpine forest on the windward slopes of Haleakala. This activity does not include a tour of Haleakala National Park. Exceptions to the Maui contact tracing requirements. One of the newest sports on Maui is Kiteboarding/Surfing. Other famous or frequently surfed areas include Slaughterhouse Beach, Honolua Bay, Pe'ahi (Jaws), and Fleming Beach. Another promoter of high technology on the island is the Maui Research and Technology Center,[32] also located in Kihei. Surfing and windsurfing are also popular on Maui. [35], Maui is an important center for advanced astronomical research. For those who have already experienced Haleakala National Park or prefer to just go cruising down the slopes and switchbacks of the mountain, our Haleakala Express tour is the best bet. [19], In 2016, Maui residents convinced officials to switch to organic pesticides for highway applications after they found out that label requirements for glyphosate formulations were not being followed.[20]. The Master Plan has a 20-year development planning. EMAIL CENTER MANAGER The following is a list of presently-operating bus transit systems in the United States with regular service. Maui was centrally involved in the Pacific Theater of World War II as a staging center, training base, and rest and relaxation site. Thank you Maui Coffee. In 2006, the town of Paia successfully petitioned the county against mixing in treated water from wells known to be contaminated with both 1,2-dibromoethane and 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane from former pineapple cultivation in the area (Environment Hawaii, 1996). The island of Maui (/ˈmaʊ.i/; Hawaiian: [ˈmɐwwi])[3] is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles (1,883 km2) and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Come experience Maui for yourself in one of our Studio to 3 bedroom condos in Kihei, Wailea, Kahana, and Kapalua. Kamehameha's descendants reigned until 1872. Having many mountains on Maui helps with the trade winds not being able to reach the beaches located on the south and west of the island, making the ocean water very clear. Showers are very common; while some of these are very heavy, the vast majority are light and brief. The first, Maui Memorial Medical Center, is the only acute care hospital in Maui County. [11] If the islands of the State of Hawaii did not exist, the average annual rainfall on the same patch of water would be about 25 inches (640 mm). We are about 10 degrees cooler than sea level which makes for absolutely comfortable days (70-80 degrees) and GREAT temps for sleeping (usually in the 60's). I will be back for more. At one extreme, the annual rainfall averages 17 inches (430 mm) to 20 inches (510 mm) or less in leeward coastal areas, such as the shoreline from Maalaea Bay to Kaupo, and near the summit of Haleakalā. Kahului is literally the center of the island, and tends to keep steady, high temperatures throughout the year. Pacific Business News reported a $166 million loss in revenue for Maui tourism businesses. The big tourist spots in Maui include the Hāna Highway, Haleakalā National Park, Iao Valley, and Lahaina.
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