Lihue Airport (LIH) is located east of Lihue in Hawaii and acts not only as an international gateway to Kauai but Lihue with the rest of Hawaii and the United States of America. Lihue Airport does not act as a hub for any airlines but is served by eight: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, go!, Hawaiian Airlines, Island Air, United Airlines and US Airways. Flight destinations are to cities within the United States, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix and Honolulu, and seasonally to Vancouver in Canada. LIH consists of one terminal and two runways and check-in is based outside.

Airport Information Lihue

• Location: Lihue Airport is located 1.5 miles east of Lihue on the island of Kaua’i in Hawaii.
• Address: Lihue Airport, 3901 Mokulele Loop, Lihue, Hawaii 96766 USA
• Telephone Number: (1) 808-274-3800
• Time Zone: GMT -10
• Eating & Drinking: HMS Host includes a café, open daily from 5.30am to 8pm, and a bar, open daily from 11am to 10pm. There is also a Starbucks Coffee which is open 5.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
• ATM: There is one ATM between the newsstand and flower store and another by the security office.
• WiFi: Wireless Internet is available throughout the terminal.
• Shopping: Shops at the airport include Newsstand, open daily from 5am to 8.30pm, The Flower Shop, open daily from 7.15am to 9.30pm, and Travel Traders, open daily from 7am to 9.30pm.
• Luggage: Baggage claim is situated on the ground level. Carts are available within LIH. For lost property contact 808-241-4508.
• Airport Hotels: There is no hotel on site however there are a number in the vicinity. The 4 star Kauai Marriott Resort (808-245-5050) is about 1.5 miles away and a free shuttle is provided. 1.8 miles away is Banyan Harbor Resort (808-245-7333) and Kauai Beach Resort (808-245-1955). Kauai Inn (808-245-9000) is 2.4 miles away and just under 4 miles out is Castle Kaha Lani Resort (808-822-9331) which is set on the Royal Coconut Coast.
• Disabled Travelers: The airport is all on one level. Facilities include toilets, TTY telephones, parking spaces and wheelchairs on request.
• Lounges: VIP Lounges are located post-security: Aloha Airlines Executive Club and Hawaiian Air Premier Club.
• Parking: Parking lots are located off the Mokulele Loop. The initial 15 minutes are free with subsequent hours charged at $2. The daily maximum is $9. Monthly parking is not available. There is also a Cell Phone Waiting Area beside Ho’olimalima Place where drivers waiting for passengers can wait for up to an hour free of charge. Payment can be made by credit card or cash and ticket machines are located at the parking lot entrance. For extra assistance call 808-245-8716.
• Directions & Transportation: By car, Lihue Airport can be reached via Kapule Highway or Kamualii Highway with a turn off at Ahukini Road. Kaua’I Bus is in charge of two daily bus services which provide transportation to and from the airport. The stop is located in front of the terminal building. Taxi ranks are situated outside of baggage claim. A journey to ihue-Kukui Grove costs between $9.00 and $12.75 and to Wailua-Waipouli between $22.00 and $27.60.
• Website: http://hawaii.gov/lih