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Lihue Airport

IATA LIHICAO PHLILocal LIH🇺🇸 Lihue, Kauai
Coordinates
21.9744°N, 159.3371°W
Elevation
153 ft (47 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-HI
Time zone
Honolulu(UTC-10:00)
Magnetic variation
9.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
19:24
Civil dusk
19:49

About 13h 21m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Lihue Airport

Lihue Airport

Lihue Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located in the Līhuʻe CDP on the southeast coast of the island of Kauaʻi in Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, United States, two nautical miles east of the center of the CDP.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

PHLI

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 21▸ displaced6,500 ft / 1,981 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
17 / 356,500 ft / 1,981 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS127.200 MHz
CNTRHONOLULU CNTR126.500 MHz
CTAFCTAF118.900 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RCOHONOLULU122.600 MHz
TWRTWR118.900 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Passenger pickupTSA PreCheck

Lihue Airport handles both overseas and interisland flights and recommends arriving early due to weather disruptions.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (11)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LIHUE CLASS DClass DControlledGND2600 ft MSL
LIHUE CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lihue Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lihue Airport?

The ICAO code for Lihue Airport is PHLI, and its IATA code is LIH.

Where is Lihue Airport located?

Lihue Airport is large airport located in Lihue, Kauai, United States, at an elevation of 153 ft (47 m).

How many runways does Lihue Airport have?

Lihue Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,500 ft / 1,981 m.

Which airlines fly to Lihue Airport?

Airlines historically serving Lihue Airport include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Island Air (WP), US Airways, among 8 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Lihue Airport?

Historical data lists 11 nonstop destinations from Lihue Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Lihue Airport in?

Lihue Airport is in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone (UTC-10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Lihue Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lihue Airport is approximately 9.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lihue Airport?

The nearest airport to Lihue Airport is Hanamaulu Airstrip (HI03), about 5 nm to the nw, followed by Haiku Airstrip and HI 23 (Puhi) Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Lihue Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.