LIHUE (PHLI)
Lihue, Hawaii · Kauai County · 2 miles E of city
Airport information
FAA identifierLIH
ICAO identifierPHLI
Elevation152.4 ft MSL
Latitude21.97598° N
Longitude159.33896° W
Magnetic variation11E
AirspaceClass D, E (CLASS D SVC 0600-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS E)
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Small hub
Based aircraft46
Annual enplanements1,814,359
Planned development (2025–29)$66,668,539
Sectional chartHAWAIIAN ISLANDS
ARTCCHonolulu Control Facility Center
Flight ServiceHonolulu
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1950/03
Fuel available100, A
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityLIH
AttendedALL / ALL / 0500-0000
ManagerCraig H. Davis
Manager phone808-274-3800
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,500 × 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | 03: right pattern, P4L · 21: P4L, displaced 205 ft |
| 17/35 | 6,500 × 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | 17: P4L · 35: right pattern, P4L, MALSR |
| H1 | 40 × 40 ft | Concrete (good) | — |
| H2 | 40 × 40 ft | Concrete | — |
| H3 | 40 × 40 ft | Concrete | — |
ILS approaches: 35 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 118.9 | — |
| LCL/P | 118.9 | LIHUE |
| EMERG | 121.5 | LIHUE |
| GND/P | 121.9 | LIHUE |
| ATIS | 127.2 | LIHUE |
| HEL OPS | 128.4 | LIHUE |
| APCH/S DEP/S | 134.0 | LIHUE |
| CD/S | 134.0 | LIHUE |
| EMERG | 243.0 | LIHUE |
| LCL/P | 263.1 | LIHUE |
| MOUNT KAALA RCAG | 126.5 | LIHUE |
| MOUNT KAALA RCAG | 134.0 | LIHUE |
| MOUNT KAALA RCAG | 269.4 | LIHUE |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 808-855-3098
Airport remarks
- <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.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.

