5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“I really enjoyed the overall atmosphere walking through the terminal already feels like a little slice of Hawaii.”
Victoria Didovets5★ on Google
Airports / Hawaii / HNL
Large airport · HNL
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii · 13 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
13,843 ratings
0
Operators based
13
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Honolulu, Oahu, HawaiiELEV 13 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
13,843
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
13
Field elevation
feet above sea level
2
Nearest alternate
nm to PHIK
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). With 6 runways, the longest 12,360-foot paved runway, HNL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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.
3 FBOs serve PHNL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Honolulu
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAloha 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 Honolulu, 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
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0600-2200
- Unicom 128.95
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Castle & Cooke Aviation Honolulu
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLook forward to being greeted not only by the ocean breezes but also leis and Mai Tai cocktails upon arrival, if desired. Our Honolulu FBO facility will make sure you are taken care of whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure. Our well-appointed amenities and knowledgable staff will see you through landing and takeoff while maintaining that special aloha attitude.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours (0530-2300, 24 hours upon request)
- Unicom 129.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Honolulu
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSignature HNL serves the Honolulu, Hawaii area. 24-hour advance notice required for US Customs. Agricultural clearance on departure with prior notice.
- Fuel
- 0800L - 1700L Call out available on request
- Unicom 130.8
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Hotel help
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Inouye International Airport (HNL) is a large, well-organized airport with a welcoming Hawaiian vibe right from the start.”
Victoria Didovets5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Planning ahead for busy times and knowing your terminal in advance can make your experience smoother.”
Victoria Didovets5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
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.
Runways & aircraft access
6 runways
longest 12,360 ft
- 08L/26R12,360 ft × 200 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 08R/26L12,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 04R/22L9,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 04L/22R6,955 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 08W/26W5,090 ft × 300 ftWaterUnlit
- 04W/22W3,000 ft × 150 ftWaterUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,360 ft
HNL's 12,360 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
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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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HNL 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) | 2,083 nm | 5h 15m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,217 nm | 5h 33m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 2,326 nm | 5h 49m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,398 nm | 5h 59m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,416 nm | 6h 1m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 2,538 nm | 6h 18m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,599 nm | 6h 27m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 2,692 nm | 6h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HNL?
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,360 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 HNL?
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has 6 runways; the longest measures 12,360 ft on a paved surface.
- Which FBOs are at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?
- 3 FBOs serve HNL: Atlantic Aviation Honolulu, Castle & Cooke Aviation Honolulu and Signature Flight Support Honolulu. 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 HNL?
- The closest alternate is Hickam Air Force Base (PHIK), about 2 nm away, followed by Kalaeloa Airport (JRF) at 8 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HNL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 5h 15m (2,083 nm), Los Angeles about 5h 33m (2,217 nm), Seattle about 5h 49m (2,326 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.