Airports / Hawaii / HNL
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
PHNL / HNLHonolulu, Oahu, HawaiiELEV 13 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
2 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hickam Air Force Base (PHIK) — 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (PHNL / HNL) is a large commercial airport serving Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. The airport sits 13 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into HNL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Hickam Air Force Base (PHIK, 2 nm), Kalaeloa Airport (JRF, 8 nm), and Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport (NGF, 12 nm).
Planning a trip? The Honolulu, HI destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. In directories and search listings it also appears under Hickam Air Force Base and HIK. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Honolulu, Oahu.
What fliers highlight
Terminal & facilities
5/5 reviews“I really enjoyed the overall atmosphere walking through the terminal already feels like a little slice of Hawaii.”
Victoria Didovets5★ on Google
Easy in & out
3/5 reviews“Planning ahead for busy times and knowing your terminal in advance can make your experience smoother.”
Victoria Didovets5★ on Google
Staff & service
2/5 reviews“Inouye International Airport (HNL) is a large, well-organized airport with a welcoming Hawaiian vibe right from the start.”
Victoria Didovets5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
PHNL
IATA
HNL
FAA / Local
HNL
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
21.3184° N · 157.9257° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B — BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier — major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs HI fields
state range 13–6,190 ft
At 13 ft, HNL sits lower than 91% of the 22 Hawaii fields on the register.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance — every listing links to its own field brief.
- 2nmPHIKHickam Air Force BaseHonolulu
- 8nmJRFKalaeloa AirportKapolei
- 12nmNGFKaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) AirportKaneohe
- 47nmMKKMolokai AirportKaunakakai
- 54nmLUPKalaupapa AirportKalaupapa
- 63nmLNYLanai AirportLanai City
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapPHNL · Daniel K. Inouye International Airport · Honolulu, Oahu, HI
From the ramp
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