Crane · 2026
Tower Cranes at The Launiu Ward Village
Honolulu, HI · near Ft Derussy (1.8 mi)
What this outcome means
The FAA studied the proposal and concluded it would not be a hazard to air navigation. A no-hazard determination is not permanent — it carries an expiration date, and if the structure is not built by then the case has to be re-filed.
The proposal, in the filer's words
"Tower Crane 1 & 2 are being temporarily erected to support the construction of a new high-rise condominium building and are a necessity for construction of the project. Without these tower cranes construction of the project is not feasible. Due to the height of these temporary Tower Cranes a FAA Notice was determined to be required.\n\nBoth tower cranes are luffing type cranes (LIEBHERR 542 HC-L 18 LITRONIC). Meaning the maximum height of the tower crane (elevation of the boom) is dependent on the angle of the boom; maximum height occurs when the boom is at 90 deg . Additionally the max radius of both tower cranes is 213'.\n\nTower Crane 1 is anticipated to be erected in June 2026 and will have an initial maximum height of 403'. Between June 2026 to May 2028 Tower Crane 1 will be increased in height in four stages to achieve a final maximum height of 669'. This crane is anticipated to be dismantled in May 2028.\n\nTower Crane 2 is anticipated to be erected in July 2026 and will have an initial maximum height of 341'. Tower Crane 2 will remain at this height until it is dismantled in November 2027."
Filing details
- Case number (ASN)
- 2026-AWP-3971-OE
- Structure
- Tower Cranes at The Launiu Ward Village
- Type
- Crane / tower
- Category
- Crane
- Height above ground
- 669 ft
- Height above sea level
- 677 ft
- Site elevation
- 8 ft
- Notice of
- New Construction
- Duration
- Temporary
- Marking & lighting
- Red lights and flags
Timeline
- Filed
- March 3, 2026
- Determined
- August 13, 2026
- Determination expires
- February 13, 2028
A determination that lapses before the structure is built has to be re-filed. The FAA does not send a reminder.
Who filed it
- Sponsor
- Swinerton Builders
- Representative
- Swinerton Builders
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Location
- Coordinates
- 21.295877, -157.857703
- Degrees / minutes / seconds
- 21°17'45.2"N 157°51'27.7"W
- County
- Honolulu
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About this record
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Source: FAA Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) public archive (oeaaa.faa.gov), data as of September 12, 2026. Compiled by LOS Analyzer (Idea Engine LLC). This is not an official FAA record or an FAA determination; the FAA's portal is authoritative. LOS Analyzer is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA.
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