Did You Know - Why is Kahului Airport’s designation OGG?

Kahului Airport DiagramThe designation OGG was given in honor of Lihue native and aviation legend Capt. Bertram J. Hogg. Capt. Hogg (pronounced Hoag) is credited with being one of the pioneering pilots who helped develop airline service in the Pacific. Capt. Hogg logged over 25,000 flying hours, most of it as a pilot for what is now Hawaiian Airlines.

Flying into OGG any time soon? Why not take a look at our Maui Travel Map and read about some interesting places to see and things to do on your Maui visit.

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