jwotravelexpert
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Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at an airport? Thanks to Hawaii’s Department of Transportation and the fantastic team at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), I was lucky enough to be granted exclusive access to see how they keep thousands of passengers moving every single day.
From ramp operations and baggage handling to the cultural touches that make HNL unique, this was a fascinating look beyond the terminal — right out onto the apron — to see the teamwork, precision, and dedication that make it all run so smoothly.
It’s genuinely one of my favourite projects I’ve filmed to date, and I wanted to share it here for anyone interested in airport ops or aviation infrastructure. The film covers everything from the ‘Mauka’ concourse to the baggage systems and operations tower — even the cultural gardens that set HNL apart.
Watch here:
Proceeds raised from ad-revenue on the video are being donated to the Institute for Human Services (IHS) — a local non-profit helping people in crisis and supporting the homeless community in Hawaii. If you’d like to make an additional contribution, there’s further details in the video’s description over on YouTube.
Would love to know what you all think — especially those who’ve worked airside or in operations. HNL is such a unique airport, and seeing it from this angle really gave me a new appreciation for what happens behind the jet bridge!
Thanks for watching!
From ramp operations and baggage handling to the cultural touches that make HNL unique, this was a fascinating look beyond the terminal — right out onto the apron — to see the teamwork, precision, and dedication that make it all run so smoothly.
It’s genuinely one of my favourite projects I’ve filmed to date, and I wanted to share it here for anyone interested in airport ops or aviation infrastructure. The film covers everything from the ‘Mauka’ concourse to the baggage systems and operations tower — even the cultural gardens that set HNL apart.
Watch here:
Proceeds raised from ad-revenue on the video are being donated to the Institute for Human Services (IHS) — a local non-profit helping people in crisis and supporting the homeless community in Hawaii. If you’d like to make an additional contribution, there’s further details in the video’s description over on YouTube.
Would love to know what you all think — especially those who’ve worked airside or in operations. HNL is such a unique airport, and seeing it from this angle really gave me a new appreciation for what happens behind the jet bridge!
Thanks for watching!
