Operation TREK808 Airlift Details

October 7, 2026 by Jason Michael 1 min read

Operation TREK808 utilized two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to execute rapid-response airlift missions from California to Hilo, Hawaii. These flights were conducted between August 23 and August 25, 2026, to deliver critical utility equipment following Tropical Cyclone Lala. (Primary source)

The total payload carried by the two C-17 missions was 143,790 pounds. This cargo included six commercial power and utility repair trucks along with a support trailer, bypassing slower maritime routes to accelerate restoration efforts for Hawaiian Electric. (Primary source)

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