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Lihue Airport (PHLI/LIH) — Lihue, United States

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: 100, Jet A
Tower: 118.9
Runways: 03/21, 17/35, H1, H2 +
Elevation: 153 ft

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81% Data Complete 42 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Jul 30

4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 21:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: PHLI
Name: Lihue Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 21.976
Longitude: -159.339005
Elevation: 153 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Lihue
IATA Code: LIH
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 1981x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 1981x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway H1

Designation: H1
Dimensions: 40 x 40 ft
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway H2

Designation: H2
Dimensions: 40 x 40 ft
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway H3

Designation: H3
Dimensions: 40 x 40 ft
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.900 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 118.900, 121.500, 243.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 126.500 MHz
ATIS: 127.200 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 808-274-3800
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: USD 5/1000lbs MTOW
Parking Fee: USD 12/night
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: USD
Remarks: Lihue Airport, Kauai HI. Garden Isle. Tourism gateway.

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA, public use): 100, Jet A Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Trade wind crosswinds. Occasional heavy rain. Agricultural inspection for departures.

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A2019/26

warning

ILS out of service

LIH NAV ILS RWY 35 U/S

2026-10-26 00:29 UTC 2026-11-02 23:59 UTC

A2019/

warning

ILS out of service

LIH NAV ILS RWY 35 U/S

2026-10-26 00:29 UTC 2026-11-02 23:59 UTC

10/066

caution Upcoming

Navaid/lighting unserviceable

COM VOR VOICE U/S

2026-10-29 07:00 UTC 2026-10-29 13:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 04:50 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at PHLI?: The tower frequency at Lihue Airport is 118.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at PHLI?: The FAA lists 100, Jet A for public use at Lihue Airport. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does PHLI require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is PHLI located?: Lihue Airport (PHLI) is located in Lihue, United States.
What is the IATA code for PHLI?: The IATA code for Lihue Airport is LIH.
How long is the runway at PHLI?: The main runway at Lihue Airport (03/21) measures 1981x46m.
Does PHLI have an ILS approach?: Yes, Lihue Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 03/21.
Is PHLI a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.

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