International hub · Lihue, United States

Lihue

PHLILIH
Elevation
153 ft
Coordinates
21°58′N 159°20′W
Local time
Pacific/Honolulu

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Field information

PHLI runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Lihue (PHLI/LIH) has 2 runways; the longest, 03/21, is 6,500 ft (1,981 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index C. Operating hours: 1500-1000Z. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at PHLI, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Pacific/Honolulu

  • Country

    United States

    US

  • Municipality

    Lihue, Kauai

  • Elevation

    153 ft

  • Position

    21.9744, -159.3371

  • Traffic level

    Medium

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    ARFF index C

  • Operating hours

    1500-1000Z

  • Access

    Prior permission required (PPR)

Runways · PHLI

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
03/216,500 ft (1,981 m)150 ftasphaltLighted
17/356,500 ft (1,981 m)150 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at PHLI.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Lihue (PHLI / LIH) in Lihue, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. PHLI is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at PHLI

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at PHLI

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at PHLI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at PHLI

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at PHLI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to PHLI

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for PHLI: 21° 58′ 28″ N 159° 20′ 14″ W; elevation 153 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Lihue

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Lihue. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at PHLI.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at PHLI

    Support for freighter operations into PHLI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where PHLI sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Lihue — one desk for the whole trip.

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