Honolulu Intl (PHNL/HNL) — Honolulu, United States
Honolulu Intl (PHNL/HNL) serves Honolulu, United States. This is a major international airport with 6 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L). Field elevation is 13 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: PHNL
- Name: Honolulu Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 21.32062
- Longitude: -157.924225
- Elevation: 13 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Honolulu
- IATA Code: HNL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Distance from City: 7.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04L/22R
- Designation: 04L/22R
- Dimensions: 6952 X 150
- Surface: ASPH-G
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 04R/22L
- Designation: 04R/22L
- Dimensions: 9000 X 150
- Surface: ASPH-G
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 04W/22W
- Designation: 04W/22W
- Dimensions: 3000 X 150
- Surface: WATER
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 08L/26R
- Designation: 08L/26R
- Dimensions: 12300 X 150
- Surface: ASPH-G
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 08R/26L
- Designation: 08R/26L
- Dimensions: 12000 X 200
- Surface: ASPH-G
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 08W/26W
- Designation: 08W/26W
- Dimensions: 5000 X 300
- Surface: WATER
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 121.500, 133.600, 243.000, 372.200 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 124.800, 317.600 MHz
- ATIS: 127.900 MHz
Operation Hours
Honolulu Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 24-hour operations
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 808-836-6533
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://airports.hawaii.gov/hnl/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: No PPR for standard operations. Contact Honolulu ATCT for coordination. EDCT (Expect Departure Clearance Time) may apply during peak periods.
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: CBP Federal Inspection Service available
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx USD 4.50 per 1,000 lbs
- Parking Fee: USD 0.35 per 1,000 lbs per hour; varies by ramp area
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Operated by Hawaii DOT Airports Division. US federal airport; standard FAA rules apply. International arrivals processed at federal inspection area.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by multiple FBOs and into-plane providers. Island logistics result in higher fuel costs than US mainland. Standard US aviation fuel market.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: Jet A
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1+
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: US CBP (Customs and Border Protection) federal inspection at arrival terminal. APIS/eAPIS required for international arrivals. ESTA or visa required for foreign nationals. US agriculture inspection (USDA APHIS) applies.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Stage 3
- Remarks: No curfew; 24-hour operations. FAA Stage 3 noise standards apply (equivalent to ICAO Chapter 3). Reef runway (08R/26L) for overwater approaches. Complex runway system with multiple configurations.
Alternates
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United States Permit Requirements
- 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
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of PHNL?
- Honolulu Intl operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at PHNL?
- The tower frequency at Honolulu Intl is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at PHNL?
- Honolulu Intl offers Jet A-1, 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1+.
- Does PHNL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Honolulu Intl (United States).
- Where is PHNL located?
- Honolulu Intl (PHNL) is located in Honolulu, United States.
- What is the IATA code for PHNL?
- The IATA code for Honolulu Intl is HNL.
- How long is the runway at PHNL?
- The main runway at Honolulu Intl (04L/22R) measures 6952 X 150.
- Does PHNL have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Honolulu Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 04L/22R, 04R/22L, 08L/26R, 08R/26L.
- Is PHNL a port of entry?
- Yes, Honolulu Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.