# LIH — Lihue Airport > Machine-readable reference for LIH. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/lih HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/lih Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/lih.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/LIH.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T22:47:25.042+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Lihue Airport - IATA: LIH - ICAO: PHLI - City: Lihue, Kauai - Country: US (US) - Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu - Distance from city: 2 nmi (3.7 km) east of Lihue - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: / - Official website: https://airports.hawaii.gov/lih/ ## Overview Welcome Lihue Airport (LIH) on the island of Kauai breaks away from the typical airport model. More like a Hawaiian layover stop than a bustling retail hub, LIH delivers a taste of Kauai through its minimalistic yet locally-inspired shops and dining options located primarily in the open-air atrium. It’s a place where pre-security spaces and flight-time-driven services shape the passenger experience. At a glance Serving approximately 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Lihue, this gateway to Kauai captures the essence of island calm. While the airport lacks lavish lounges, it compensates with its compact feel and areas like the Stinger Ray's Tiki Bar and Lounge, known for its local tropical libations and open-air atmosphere. Eight gates in the Main Terminal support airlines like Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, catering primarily to interisland and select mainland routes. Terminals & layout At Lihue, everything radiates from the Main Terminal, which houses eight gates. This concise layout makes for shorter walking distances and faster transitions between security and gates. The heart of the terminal is its pre-security atrium, where you’ll find vital dining and shopping outlets… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — 8 gates · airlines: Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (8) - **Ai Ono Cafe** — Gates 3-6 · Local · American · $ · Open daily 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/restaurants/ai-ono-cafe - **HMS Host Food Kiosk** — Gates 3-6 · Fast Food · Snacks · $ · Open depending on flight times. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/restaurants/hms-host-food-kiosk - **Island Marketplace** — Shops · Local · Souvenirs · $ · Open daily 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/restaurants/island-marketplace - **Mea Inu Bar and Grill** — Gates 3-6 · Local · Bar · $$ · Open daily 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/restaurants/mea-inu-bar-and-grill - **News Stand** — Shops · Convenience · Snacks · $ · Open daily 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/restaurants/news-stand - **Starbucks** — Gates 3-6 · Coffee · Cafe · $ · Open daily 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/restaurants/starbucks - **Stinger Ray's Tiki Bar and Lounge** — Gates 3-6 · Local · Bar · $$ · Open daily 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/restaurants/stinger-ray-s-tiki-bar-and-lounge - **Tiare Enterprise Flower Shop** — Shops · Gifts · Flowers · $ · Open daily 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/restaurants/tiare-enterprise-flower-shop ## Lounges (1) - **Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club** — Main Terminal · access: HawaiianMiles Pualani Gold and Platinum, Premier Club membership URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/lounges/hawaiian-airlines-premier-club ## Shops (10) - **Ai Ono Cafe** — Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/shops/ai-ono-cafe - **HMS Host Food Kiosk** — Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/shops/hms-host-food-kiosk - **Island Marketplace** — Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/shops/island-marketplace - **Mea Inu Bar and Grill** — Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/shops/mea-inu-bar-and-grill - **News & Gift Shop** — Main Terminal · News & Convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/shops/news-gift-shop - **News Stand** — Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/shops/news-stand - **Souvenir & Lei Shop** — Main Terminal · Souvenirs & Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/shops/souvenir-lei-shop - **Starbucks** — Coffee URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/shops/starbucks - **Stinger Ray's Tiki Bar and Lounge** — Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/shops/stinger-ray-s-tiki-bar-and-lounge - **Tiare Enterprise Flower Shop** — Flowers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/shops/tiare-enterprise-flower-shop ## Parking (8) - **Accessible Parking** — Free/day, Free/hr · Near crosswalks URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/parking/accessible-parking - **Cell Phone Waiting Area** — $0/day, Free for up to 1 hour/hr · next to car rental facilities URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/parking/cell-phone-waiting-area - **EV Charging Stations** — $7 (charging only, parking extra)/day · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/parking/ev-charging-stations - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · $15.00/day, $1.50/hr, $100.00/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/parking/long-stay-parking - **Public Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/parking/public-parking-lot - **Remote Parking** — Remote · $10.00/day, $1.00/hr · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/parking/remote-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · $20.00/day, $2.00/hr · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/parking/short-stay-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · $30.00/day, $5.00/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (10) - **Anytime Island Express** — Shuttle · 30-60 min · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/transport/anytime-island-express - **County Bus Route 70 / 100 (Kauaʻi Bus via Lihue Airport)** — Bus · 10-30 min to Lihue depending on route · Roughly every 60-90 min during the day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/transport/county-bus-route-70-100-kaua-i-bus-via-lihue-airport - **Kauai Marriott Hotel Shuttle** — Shuttle · 15-30 min · Every 15-30 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/transport/hotel-shuttle-kauai-marriott - **Hotel Shuttle – Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi Resort** — Shuttle · 5-10 min to resort · Regularly throughout the day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/transport/hotel-shuttle-royal-sonesta-kaua-i-resort - **Kauai County Bus** — Bus · Varies · Every 30-60 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/transport/kauai-county-bus - **On-Airport Rental Car Center Shuttles** — Shuttle · 3-5 min to rental car facilities · Included with car rental · Every few minutes during operating hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/transport/on-airport-rental-car-center-shuttles - **Pre-Arranged Ground Transportation** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/transport/pre-arranged-ground-transportation - **Rideshare Pick-up (Uber/Lyft)** — Rideshare · 5-10 min to central Lihue · $10-25 depending on time and demand · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/transport/rideshare-pick-up-uber-lyft - **SpeediShuttle** — Shuttle · 30-60 min · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/transport/speedishuttle - **Taxi Stand at Arrivals** — Taxi · 5-10 min to central Lihue · $15-30 depending on destination · Available throughout flight operating hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lih/transport/taxi-stand-at-arrivals ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Expect concentrated shopping and dining opportunities where a single stop can match dining with Kauai souvenirs without extensive walking. - _Time_: Arrive during flight banks for full vendor availability, as active hours rely on flight schedules rather than standard retail times. - _Local_: For an authentic taste and drink experience, stop by Mea Inu Bar and Grill, located between Gates 3 to 6. - _Avoid_: Long-haul mindset at LIH isn’t necessary. The airport’s layout supports swift transitions more than lingering. - _Quiet_: Take advantage of the open-air atrium for a bit of unique ambience unachievable in enclosed waiting areas. - _Money_: If you plan on parking, remote options at $10/day provide the best rates for long-term stays. - _Insider_: Stinger Ray’s Tiki Bar and Lounge is a distinct preflight spot, creating a real sense of place not found in generic airport bars. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/LIH.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/lih/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/lih/departures — HTML page with live departures