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Lihue Airport

LIH · PHLI · Lihue, Kauai, HI · 153 ft elevation · var 11E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PHLI / LIH
Coordinates
21.9744, -159.3372
Elevation
153 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY (ZHN)
Flight service (FSS)
HONOLULU
NOTAM facility
LIH
Attendance
ALL 0600-2200
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1950/03
Distance from city
2 E

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (HST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:30 AM15:30Z
Sunrise05:55 AM15:55Z
Sunset07:23 PM05:23Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:48 PM05:48Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:48 PM → 05:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:23 PM → 04:55 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 35; REIL RWYS 03, 17, & 21; PAPI RWYS 03, 17, 21, & 35; MIRL RWY 03/21; HIRL RWY 17/35; TWY LGTS - CTAF. on 118.9 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03: 4-light PAPI (left) · 21: 4-light PAPI (left) · 17: 4-light PAPI (left) · 35: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

03TPANSEW
RIGHT traffic
Landing
Rwy 03 · 034°
Pattern
right (turns right)
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
118.9

Enter the right downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 03/21

6,500 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1120k.

03
Heading
034° mag · 45° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
21
Heading
214° mag · 225° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 4 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 100 ft R of centerline — 50:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
205 ft

Runway 17/35

6,500 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1120k.

17
Heading
169° mag · 180° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
35
Heading
349° mag · 0° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.9 (LIH) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
ATIS127.2
CNTR126.5HONOLULU CNTR
CTAF118.9
GND121.9
RCO122.6HONOLULU
TWR118.9

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
LIH · LihueVORTAC113.50r354° / 0.5 NM
SOK · South KauaiVORTAC115.40r056° / 11.6 NM
NBS · Barking SandsTACAN112.60r087° / 25.2 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Diverse Vector Area ↗ Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches8

Departures

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air freight, Agricultural, Cargo, Charter

Ownership & management

Owner
HAWAII ST ARPTS DIV
HONOLULU INTL ARPT, HONOLULU, HI
808-838-8600
Manager
CRAIG H. DAVIS
3901 MOKULELE LP BOX 6, LIHUE, HI
808-274-3800

Remarks FAA

  • <CRASH & FIRE EQUIPMENT AVBL 24 HRS.
  • STADIUM FLOOD LIGHTS 125 FT AGL/282 FT MSL/ 2400 FT SW FROM RWY 03 THR.
  • INTXN DEPS FM TWY D ON RY 17/35 NOT AUTHORIZED.
  • PPR FOR TRANSPORTATION OF DIV 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 EXPLOSIVES AND HAZMAT IN AND OUT OF ARPT. CALL ARPT OPS AT 808-651-6255.
  • MILITARY ACFT MAKE FUEL ARRANGEMENTS BEFORE ARRIVAL.
  • DUE TO NONVISIBILITY ATCT UNABLE TO PROVIDE ATC SVC BTN ACFT AND/OR VEHICLES ON TWY B FM 220 FT TO 500 FT S OF TWY D.
  • RWY 17/35 WGT LMT DC10-10 340000 LBS; DC10-30 430000 LBS.
  • 405 FT OF RWY 17/35 500 FT SOUTH OF TWY D & RWY 17/35 INT NOT VSB FM ATCT.
  • HELICOPTER PADS 1-20 LCTD W OF CONTROL TOWER.
  • MISC 2 OF 3: ACFT NEEDING ENG RUNUPS FOR OTR THAN NML START-UP AND TAXI OUT ARE RQRD TO COORD THESE RUNUPS WITH OPS AT 808-651-6255. NML RUNUP AREA IS ON TWY ALPHA NORTH OF TWY B AND ALPHA INT. ACFT ORIENTATION IS DEPENDENT ON WIND AND TWR APVL.
  • MISC 3 OF 3: POWER SETTING WILL NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO LIGHTS AND SIGNS, IF RUN MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AN ALTERNATE LOCATION WILL BE SELECTED.
  • MISC 1 OF 3: PPR FOR PARKING ALL TRANSIENT ACFT, CALL ARPT OPS CONTROL (808)651-6255; FAX (808) 241-3939 BTN 1700Z 0230Z, OTHER TIMES (808) 274-3814. MILITARY/CIVILIAN ACFT CARRYING MUNITIONS/HAZMAT MUST COORDINATE ITINERARY NLT 24 HRS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.
  • EXTENSIVE LARGE AND SMALL BIRD ACTIVITY INVOF RYS INCLUDING THE NENE GOOSE.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY AT 808-840-6262.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 35; REIL RWYS 03, 17, & 21; PAPI RWYS 03, 17, 21, & 35; MIRL RWY 03/21; HIRL RWY 17/35; TWY LGTS - CTAF.
  • DIST. MGR; STATE OF HAWAII DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION AIRPORTS DIV.
  • HELI MAJOR.
  • TPA SINGLE ENGINE 1000 (851) MULTI ENGINE 1500 (1351).
  • 100 OCTANE FUEL AVBL 0900-1700. FOR JET A FUEL CALL 1-800-776-2138 OR 1-800-821-3122.
  • PCR VALUE: 704/F/A/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 704/F/A/W/T
  • DIST RMNG SIGNS LEFT SIDE OF RWY 35.
  • UNUSBL BYD 1.5 NM AND 7 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN AND OFFSET 9.5 DEG E OF CNTRLN DUE TO RAPIDLY RISING TRRN.
  • UNUSBL BYD 5 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PHLI in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About PHLI

Lihue Airport (LIH · PHLI) is an airport in Lihue, Kauai, HI, at 153 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,500 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PHLI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PHLI have a control tower?

Yes. Lihue Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at PHLI?

Lihue Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PHLI?

Lihue Airport is in Lihue, Kauai, HI, at an elevation of 153 ft MSL. Coordinates: 21.9744, -159.3372.

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