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. 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.

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