PHLI 21.97N 159.34W · ELEV 153 FT

Airports / Hawaii / LIH

Large airport · LIH

Lihue Airport.

Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii · 153 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.

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4.1/5

Google rating

2,461 ratings

Operators based

153

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Lihue, Kauai, HawaiiELEV 153 FTLarge airportScheduled service

4.1

Google rating

2,461

Google reviews

ratings on Google

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

153

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Nearest alternate

nm to BKH

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

25 nm

To the nearest alternate

Barking Sands Airport (BKH).

Overview

Field brief

Lihue Airport (PHLI / LIH) sits in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 153 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.

LIH has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Barking Sands Airport (BKH, 25 nm), Kalaeloa Airport (JRF, 81 nm), and Hickam Air Force Base (PHIK, 86 nm). LIH offers 2 runways, the longest 6,500-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.

For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Kauai, HI destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LIH, or browse verified operators serving the area.

2 FBOs serve PHLI. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 2 FBOs · directory

Atlantic Aviation Lihue
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Aloha embodies the sacred spirit of the islands, and the hearts of the Hawaiian people, yet to truly understand it, it must be experienced. At Atlantic Aviation Kauai/Lihue, our legacy of excellence is fueled by the spirit of aloha. Everything we do is to make sure our guests experience it straight from our hearts.
- Fuel
- Mon-Sun: 0700-1700 On call services with prior arrangements
- Unicom 128.95
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Lihue
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Signature LIH serves the Lihue, Hawaii area.
- Fuel
- 0700L - 2300L Call out available on request
- Unicom 130.8
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Maintenance
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

5/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“We were able to move through quickly.”

Adventure Escape5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“I found that staff was very friendly , true to hawaiian hospitality culture.”

Surya Jhajhria5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Lihue Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

PHLI

IATA

LIH

FAA / Local

LIH

Elevation

153 ft

Coordinates

21.9744° N · 159.3371° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Large

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs HI fields

state range 13–6,190 ft

At 153 ft, LIH sits higher than 64% of the 22 Hawaii fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

2 runways

longest 6,500 ft

03/21
6,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
17/35
6,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 6,500 ft

LIH's 6,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Turboprop3,000 ft
Light Jet3,500 ft
Midsize Jet4,500 ft
Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
Heavy Jet5,500 ft
VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.

Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

Kauai, HI

Location

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PHLI · Lihue Airport · Lihue, Kauai, HI

Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from LIH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
San Francisco (SFO)	2,124 nm	5h 20m
Los Angeles (VNY)	2,268 nm	5h 40m
Seattle (SEA)	2,346 nm	5h 51m
Anchorage (ANC)	2,386 nm	5h 57m
Las Vegas (LAS)	2,445 nm	6h 5m
Scottsdale (SCF)	2,590 nm	6h 25m
Salt Lake City (SLC)	2,638 nm	6h 32m
Jackson Hole (JAC)	2,726 nm	6h 44m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use LIH?: Lihue Airport's longest paved runway is 6,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at LIH?: Lihue Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Which FBOs are at Lihue Airport?: 2 FBOs serve LIH: Atlantic Aviation Lihue and Signature Flight Support Lihue. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to LIH?: The closest alternate is Barking Sands Airport (BKH), about 25 nm away, followed by Kalaeloa Airport (JRF) at 81 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from LIH to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 5h 20m (2,124 nm), Los Angeles about 5h 40m (2,268 nm), Seattle about 5h 51m (2,346 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.