KOA - Federal Inspection Services (FIS) Building

An iconic “second gateway” to Hawaii is a tasteful thoroughly modern vision of KOA, celebrating the unique environment and culture of Kona.

KYA’s role on the KOA FIS project demonstrates KYA’s ability to work with federal agencies such as CBP and TSA. KYA was able to design to CBP’s Airport Technical Design Standards, and satisfy all security requirements, which is one of the most stringent in the country.

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Services
Architecture
Type
Aviation And Transportation
Client
State of Hawaii's Department of Transportation

The distinctive lanai and view vista design seamlessly creates a passenger’s experience; enhancing efficiency, capacity, and connectivity.

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The project consists of a 32,000 sf Federal Inspection Services (FIS) facility, covered tour group waiting area, covered walkway and a 7,000 sf holdroom building. This was an important project for the State of Hawaiʻi because it creates a second permanent port of entry into the State. Ellison Onizuka International Airport is an unique airport in a sense that it’s ground loaded, there isn’t a second level concourse with jet bridges. It presents unique challenges but also offer great opportunities.