5
Runways
18
Frequencies
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
FAA
LIH
Elevation
152.4 ft MSL
Runways
5
Frequencies
18
Tower
Yes
Fuel
100,A
Coordinates
21.976, -159.339
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
152.4 ft MSL
Control Tower
Yes
Fuel Types
100,A
ARTCC
HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY
Coordinates
21.9760, -159.3390
Ownership
Public
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 03 / 21 | 6,500 ft | 150 ft | ASPH | MED | SW (Single Wheel) 120,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 250,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 550,000 lbsDDTW (Double Dual Tandem) 1,120,000 lbs | - |
| 17/35 | 17 / 35 | 6,500 ft | 150 ft | ASPH | HIGH | SW (Single Wheel) 120,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 250,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 550,000 lbsDDTW (Double Dual Tandem) 1,120,000 lbs | - |
| H1 | H1 / - | 40 ft | 40 ft | CONC | - | - | - |
| H2 | H2 / - | 40 ft | 40 ft | CONC | - | - | - |
| H3 | H3 / - | 40 ft | 40 ft | CONC | - | - | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APCH/S DEP/S | 134.0 | LIHUE | LIHUE | APCH/S DEP/S | 0600-2200 |
| ATIS | 127.2 | LIHUE | LIHUE | ATIS | 0600-2200 |
| CD/S | 134.0 | LIHUE | LIHUE | CD/S | 0600-2200 |
| CTAF | XXX.XXX | LIHUEWHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 35; REIL RWYS 03, 17, & 21; PAPI RWYS 03, 17, 21, & 35; MIRL RWY 03/21; HIRL RWY 17/35; TWY LGTS - CTAF. | - | CTAF | - |
| EMERG | XXX.XXX | LIHUE | LIHUE | EMERG | 0600-2200 |
| EMERG | XXX.XXX | LIHUE | LIHUE | EMERG | 0600-2200 |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | LIHUE | LIHUE | GND/P | 0600-2200 |
| HEL OPS | XXX.XXX | LIHUE | LIHUE | HEL OPS | 0600-2200 |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | LIHUE | LIHUE | LCL/P | 0600-2200 |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | LIHUE | LIHUE | LCL/P | 0600-2200 |
| LIH ASOS | XXX.XXX | - | - | LIH ASOS | - |
| LIHUE RCO | XXX.XXX | LIHUE | LIHUE | LIHUE RCO | - |
| LIHUE RCO | XXX.XXX | LIHUE | LIHUE | LIHUE RCO | - |
| LIHUE RCO | XXX.XXX | LIHUE | LIHUE | LIHUE RCO | - |
| LIH VORTAC | XXX.XXX | LIHUE | - | LIH VORTAC | - |
| MOUNT KAALA RCAG | XXX.XXX | MOUNT KAALAPRIMARY FOR AREA W AND NW OF HONOLULU AND LIHUE.; CD PRVDD BY HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY ON FREQS 126.5/269.4 (MOUNT KAALA RCAG) WHEN LIHUE TWR (LIH) CLOSED. IF UNABLE ON 126.5/269.4, THEN CTC HCF ON 134.0 (MOUNT KAALA RCAG).; APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY (HCF) 126.5/269.4 (MOUNT KAALA RCAG) WHEN LIHUE TWR CLSD. IF UNABLE ON 126.5/269.4, CTC HCF 0N 134.0. | LIHUE | MOUNT KAALA RCAG | - |
| MOUNT KAALA RCAG | XXX.XXX | MOUNT KAALAUSED AS SECONDARY APCH/DEP & CD FREQUENCIES IF UNABLE CTC HCF ON 126.5 /269.4 APCH/P DEP/P.; CD PRVDD BY HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY ON FREQS 126.5/269.4 (MOUNT KAALA RCAG) WHEN LIHUE TWR (LIH) CLOSED. IF UNABLE ON 126.5/269.4, THEN CTC HCF ON 134.0 (MOUNT KAALA RCAG).; APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY (HCF) 126.5/269.4 (MOUNT KAALA RCAG) WHEN LIHUE TWR CLSD. IF UNABLE ON 126.5/269.4, CTC HCF 0N 134.0. | LIHUE | MOUNT KAALA RCAG | - |
| MOUNT KAALA RCAG | XXX.XXX | MOUNT KAALAPRIMARY FOR AREA W AND NW OF HONOLULU AND LIHUE.; CD PRVDD BY HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY ON FREQS 126.5/269.4 (MOUNT KAALA RCAG) WHEN LIHUE TWR (LIH) CLOSED. IF UNABLE ON 126.5/269.4, THEN CTC HCF ON 134.0 (MOUNT KAALA RCAG).; APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY (HCF) 126.5/269.4 (MOUNT KAALA RCAG) WHEN LIHUE TWR CLSD. IF UNABLE ON 126.5/269.4, CTC HCF 0N 134.0. | LIHUE | MOUNT KAALA RCAG | - |
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.
- HELICOPTER PADS 1-20 LCTD W OF CONTROL TOWER.
- MISC 2 OF 3: ACFT NEEDING ENG RUNUPS FOR OTR THAN NML START-UP AND TAXI OUT ARE RQRD TO COORD THESE RUNUPS WITH OPS AT 808-651-6255. NML RUNUP AREA IS ON TWY ALPHA NORTH OF TWY B AND ALPHA INT. ACFT ORIENTATION IS DEPENDENT ON WIND AND TWR APVL.
- MISC 3 OF 3: POWER SETTING WILL NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO LIGHTS AND SIGNS, IF RUN MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AN ALTERNATE LOCATION WILL BE SELECTED.
- MISC 1 OF 3: PPR FOR PARKING ALL TRANSIENT ACFT, CALL ARPT OPS CONTROL (808)651-6255; FAX (808) 241-3939 BTN 1700Z 0230Z, OTHER TIMES (808) 274-3814. MILITARY/CIVILIAN ACFT CARRYING MUNITIONS/HAZMAT MUST COORDINATE ITINERARY NLT 24 HRS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.
- EXTENSIVE LARGE AND SMALL BIRD ACTIVITY INVOF RYS INCLUDING THE NENE GOOSE.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY AT 808-840-6262.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 35; REIL RWYS 03, 17, & 21; PAPI RWYS 03, 17, 21, & 35; MIRL RWY 03/21; HIRL RWY 17/35; TWY LGTS - CTAF.
- DIST. MGR; STATE OF HAWAII DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION AIRPORTS DIV.
- HELI MAJOR.
- TPA SINGLE ENGINE 1000 (851) MULTI ENGINE 1500 (1351).
- 100 OCTANE FUEL AVBL 0900-1700. FOR JET A FUEL CALL 1-800-776-2138 OR 1-800-821-3122.
- PCR VALUE: 704/F/A/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 704/F/A/W/T
- DIST RMNG SIGNS LEFT SIDE OF RWY 35.
- UNUSBL BYD 1.5 NM AND 7 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN AND OFFSET 9.5 DEG E OF CNTRLN DUE TO RAPIDLY RISING TRRN.
- UNUSBL BYD 5 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
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Hawaii airports
LIH Operational Overview
Location & Facility
LIHUE (LIH) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in LIHUE, Hawaii, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 152.4 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 21.9760°N, 159.3390°W.
Runways
LIHUE has 5 runways. The longest runway (03/21) measures 6,500 feet by 150 feet with a asph surface. Other runways include 17/35 (6,500 ft, ASPH), H1 (40 ft, CONC), H2 (40 ft, CONC).
Communications & Operations
LIHUE is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 127.2 MHz. A total of 18 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Services & Fuel
LIHUE offers 100,A fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.
Weather Cameras
1 FAA Weather Camera is available near LIHUE, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LIH?
LIH is the ICAO identifier for LIHUE, a public-use airport located in LIHUE, Hawaii, United States.
How many runways does LIHUE have?
LIHUE (LIH) has 5 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of LIH?
The field elevation of LIHUE is 152.4 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at LIH?
Yes, LIHUE offers 100,A fuel.
What is the longest runway at LIH?
The longest runway at LIHUE is 6,500 feet long.
How much weight can the main runway at LIH support?
The main runway at LIHUE supports single-wheel landing gear aircraft up to 120,000 lbs.
How do I access complete data for LIH?
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Where is LIHUE located?
LIHUE (LIH) is located in LIHUE, Hawaii, United States, at an elevation of 152.4 ft MSL.
Does LIH have weather cameras?
Yes, LIH has 0 weather camera(s) provided by the FAA Weather Camera Program. Images update every 10 minutes. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all camera angles and nearby airport cameras.