Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is a large airport serving Honolulu, Oahu, United States. Its IATA code is HNL and its ICAO code is PHNL. The airport lies at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. It has 6 runway(s); the longest is 08L/26R, 12,360 ft (3,767 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HNL
- ICAO code
- PHNL
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 13 ft (4 m)
- Coordinates
- 21.3184, -157.9257
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 6,955 ft · 2,120 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | No |
| 04R/22L | 9,002 ft · 2,744 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | No |
| 04W/22W | 3,000 ft · 914 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Water | No |
| 08L/26R | 12,360 ft · 3,767 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | No |
| 08R/26L | 12,000 ft · 3,658 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | No |
| 08W/26W | 5,090 ft · 1,551 m | 300 ft · 91 m | Water | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MKK Molokai Airport | Kaunakakai, United States | 88 km · 55 mi |
| LUP Kalaupapa Airport | Kalaupapa, United States | 99 km · 62 mi |
| LNY Lanai Airport | Lanai City, United States | 117 km · 73 mi |
| JHM Kapalua Airport | Lahaina, United States | 136 km · 85 mi |
| OGG Kahului International Airport | Kahului, United States | 162 km · 101 mi |
| LIH Lihue Airport | Lihue, Kauai, United States | 163 km · 101 mi |
| HNM Hana Airport | Hana, United States | 207 km · 129 mi |
| KOA Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole | Kailua-Kona, United States | 263 km · 163 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HNL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,108 | 2,553 | 2,218 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,102 | 3,792 | 3,295 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,191 | 3,847 | 3,343 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,234 | 4,495 | 3,906 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,007 | 4,975 | 4,323 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,131 | 5,053 | 4,391 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,170 | 5,077 | 4,412 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,789 | 6,704 | 5,826 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,628 | 7,225 | 6,279 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,917 | 7,405 | 6,435 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,959 | 7,431 | 6,457 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 11,971 | 7,438 | 6,464 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,021 | 8,091 | 7,031 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,033 | 8,098 | 7,037 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,712 | 8,520 | 7,404 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 19,189 | 11,924 | 10,361 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APPR | 118.300 | |
| ATIS | 127.900 | |
| CLRN | 121.400 | |
| DEPT | 118.300 | |
| GND | 121.900 | |
| TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?
The IATA code of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is HNL and its ICAO code is PHNL.
Where is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport located?
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States, at 21.3184, -157.9257.
What time zone is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in?
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Honolulu. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08L/26R, 12,360 ft (3,767 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Molokai Airport (MKK), about 88 km (55 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.