HNL
Honolulu Intl
Honolulu, HI
Quick Location Summary
- Terminal 1 (Post-Security): Ground Level, in the C.B. Lansing Garden
- Terminal 2 (Post-Security): Ground Level, in the Hawaiian Garden
- Terminal 3: Has an animal relief station (exact spot not listed by the airport)
- Pre-Security (Outdoor): Fenced grassy area between the International Parking Garage and the Terminal 2 Parking Garage
Post-Security (Airside)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has Service and Transit Animal Relief Stations in the sterile area, so you can use them without leaving security.
Terminal 1
- Located on the Ground Level in the C.B. Lansing Garden.
Terminal 2
- Located on the Ground Level in the Hawaiian Garden.
Terminal 3
- Terminal 3 also has an animal relief station. The airport does not say exactly where it is or whether it is before or after security. Ask airport staff or your airline for directions.
Pre-Security (Landside)
Between the International Parking Garage and Terminal 2 Parking Garage
- This pet relief station is a grassy area under palm trees, located between the International Parking Garage and the Terminal 2 Parking Garage.
- The airport describes it both as "fully fenced" and as "partially enclosed with a low fence." Signs mark the area.
- It is open to service animals, pets in transit and working airport animals.
- The airport's Traveling with Pets page links to a map of this relief area.
Amenities & Rules
- Supplies: HNL provides fresh water, plastic bags and a trash receptacle at the outdoor relief area. Please clean up after your animal.
- Leash Policy: All animals must stay leashed and under the owner's or handler's direct control, even inside the fenced area.
- Who May Enter the Terminal: Animals are not allowed inside HNL terminal buildings except:
- service animals used by a person with a disability,
- animals properly confined for shipment with or by an air carrier (and authorized by law to be in the state), and
- trained law-enforcement or emergency animals with authorized personnel.
- Service Animal Assistance: Travelers with disabilities who have service animals can ask their airline for help getting to the Airport Animal Quarantine Holding Facility (AAQHF) and to baggage claim. A transport chair can also be requested through the airline.
- Hawaii Quarantine: Hawaii has strict animal quarantine rules. Guide and service dogs are not considered pets and may qualify for modified rabies quarantine import requirements.
Helpful Numbers
- Airport Security (report suspicious or inappropriate activity): 836-6641
- Airport Emergencies: 836-6670
- State Airport Animal Quarantine HNL Holding Facility: (808) 837-8092
- HDOA Animal Quarantine Station (Halawa): (808) 483-7151
Last reviewed: September 2026