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LIH

LIH is the IATA airport code for Lihue Airport, the principal air gateway to the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Located near Lihue on Kauai, United States, the public facility is operated by the Hawaii Department of Transportation Airports Division. LIH serves domestic passenger traffic with a focus on inter-island flights within Hawaii and also handles some international charter and private flights.

In aviation references, LIH is used as the IATA code and PHLI as the corresponding ICAO code.

LIH mainly serves short-haul inter-island routes within Hawaii, with services that connect Kauai to other Hawaiian

The
airport
accommodates
a
range
of
carriers
and
provides
essential
services
typical
of
a
regional
airport,
including
a
single
passenger
terminal,
ground
transportation
options,
car
rental
services,
and
accommodations
for
general
aviation.
The
facility
supports
travel
to
Kauai’s
resort
areas,
beaches,
and
natural
attractions
and
acts
as
a
key
entry
point
for
visitors
coming
from
the
U.S.
mainland
and
other
destinations
seeking
access
to
Kauai
and
the
broader
Hawaiian
Islands.
islands
and
to
the
U.S.
mainland
as
scheduled
and
charter
flights.
The
airport
handles
seasonal
and
peak-period
demand
and
continues
to
be
a
crucial
component
of
Kauai’s
transportation
infrastructure.