Lihue Airport is a large airport serving Lihue, Kauai, United States. Its IATA code is LIH and its ICAO code is PHLI. The airport lies at an elevation of 153 ft (47 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 6,500 ft (1,981 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LIH
- ICAO code
- PHLI
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 153 ft (47 m)
- Coordinates
- 21.9744, -159.3372
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,500 ft · 1,981 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,500 ft · 1,981 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Lihue Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HNL Daniel K. Inouye International Airport | Honolulu, Oahu, United States | 163 km · 101 mi |
| MKK Molokai Airport | Kaunakakai, United States | 249 km · 155 mi |
| LUP Kalaupapa Airport | Kalaupapa, United States | 259 km · 161 mi |
| LNY Lanai Airport | Lanai City, United States | 280 km · 174 mi |
| JHM Kapalua Airport | Lahaina, United States | 298 km · 185 mi |
| OGG Kahului International Airport | Kahului, United States | 324 km · 201 mi |
| HNM Hana Airport | Hana, United States | 368 km · 229 mi |
| KOA Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole | Kailua-Kona, United States | 423 km · 263 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LIH. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,203 | 2,612 | 2,269 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,028 | 3,746 | 3,255 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,234 | 3,874 | 3,366 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,328 | 4,553 | 3,957 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,971 | 4,953 | 4,304 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,078 | 5,020 | 4,362 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,128 | 5,050 | 4,389 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,638 | 6,610 | 5,744 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,592 | 7,203 | 6,259 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,759 | 7,307 | 6,350 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,920 | 7,407 | 6,436 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 11,920 | 7,407 | 6,437 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,933 | 8,036 | 6,983 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,193 | 8,198 | 7,124 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,566 | 8,429 | 7,325 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 19,117 | 11,879 | 10,322 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.200 |
| CNTR | HONOLULU CNTR | 126.500 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.900 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RCO | HONOLULU | 122.600 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Lihue Airport?
The IATA code of Lihue Airport is LIH and its ICAO code is PHLI.
Where is Lihue Airport located?
Lihue Airport is in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, United States, at 21.9744, -159.3372.
What time zone is Lihue Airport in?
Lihue 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 Lihue Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 6,500 ft (1,981 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Lihue Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), about 163 km (101 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.