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Lihue Airport (LIH)
Lihue Airport is an international airport serving Lihue, Kauai (Hawaii), United States. Its IATA code is LIH and its ICAO code is PHLI. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,981 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- LIH
- ICAO code
- PHLI
- City
- Lihue, Kauai
- Region / province
- Hawaii
- Country / territory
- United States
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 21.9744° N, 159.3372° W
- Elevation
- 47 m (153 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,981 m (6,500 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,981 m6,500 ft | Asphalt |
| 17/35 | 1,981 m6,500 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,592 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,611 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,966 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ATIS | 127.200 MHz |
| Control CNTR | 126.500 MHz |
| Common traffic advisory CTAF | 118.900 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| RCO | 122.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from Lihue Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Lihue, Kauai through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in United States
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel K. Inouye International Airport | HNL | 163 km |
| Kahului International Airport | OGG | 324 km |
| Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole | KOA | 423 km |
| Hilo International Airport | ITO | 511 km |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 3,934 km |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 3,950 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Lihue Airport?
The IATA code of Lihue Airport is LIH and its ICAO code is PHLI. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Lihue Airport located?
Lihue Airport is in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, United States, at coordinates 21.9744° N, 159.3372° W and an elevation of 47 m (153 ft).
How far is Lihue Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Lihue Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,966 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,611 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,592 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Lihue Airport?
The longest runway at Lihue Airport is 1,981 m (6,500 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Lihue Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Lihue Airport (LIH) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.