Lihue Airport (PHLI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lihue Airport in Lihue, Kauai, HI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lihue Airport (PHLI) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Lihue, Kauai, HI at 153 ft. PHLI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 17, 21, 35), longest 6,500 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track PHLI in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,500 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PHLI 130553Z 05009KT 10SM FEW025 25/21 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02500206 10278 20250 53015 $
What changed at PHLI?
Since the 0453Z (6:53 PM HST) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 6,000 ft ceiling dissipated, no ceiling now.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.91 → 29.93 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for PHLI
PHLI is currently VFR with winds from 050° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,400 ft (field elevation 153 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at PHLI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03FAV | 6,500 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 35 | 6,500 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 17 | 6,500 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 21 | 6,500 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
PHLI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lihue Airport in Lihue, Kauai, HI: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around PHLI is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of PHLI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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LIH UA /OV LIH110006/TM 0323/FL037/TP C208/SK SCT026/TB SMOOTH
LIH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIH110006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0323Reported at 03:23 UTC.FL037Altitude: 3,700 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT026Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PHLI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PHLI reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,300 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 03
- 90%
- 21
- 5%
- 17
- 3%
- 35
- 2%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0543Z (7:43 PM HST)
TAF PHLI 130543Z 1306/1406 06008KT P6SM SCT025 BKN060 FM131300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT025 SCT035 FM131800 06011KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- PHLI
- IATA
- LIH
- FAA LID
- LIH
- City
- Lihue, Kauai
- State
- Hawaii
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 153 ft
- Coordinates
- 21.9744, -159.3371
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.2 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.9 MHz
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Next sunset
- 22h 31m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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Historical Flying Weather at PHLI
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PHLI reported VFR conditions during about 88.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 262 VFR flying days a year. September had the most VFR weather; April had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 11.1 kt, calm 1.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87.8 | 11.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 85.3 | 13.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Mar | 83.4 | 15.2 | 1.3 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 81.2 | 18.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 85.8 | 13.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 85.4 | 14.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 85.1 | 14.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 87.0 | 12.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 88.2 | 11.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 87.4 | 12.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 87.1 | 12.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Dec | 84.3 | 14.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.8 kt |
| Feb | 10.7 kt |
| Mar | 11.4 kt |
| Apr | 11.7 kt |
| May | 10.8 kt |
| Jun | 11.7 kt |
| Jul | 12.3 kt |
| Aug | 11.8 kt |
| Sep | 10.8 kt |
| Oct | 10.1 kt |
| Nov | 11.2 kt |
| Dec | 10.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PHLI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Lihue Airport in Lihue, Kauai, HI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
PHLI weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PHLI?+
PHLI has 4 runways: 03, 17, 21, 35; the longest is 6,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PHLI report its own weather?+
Yes. Lihue Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PHLI have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PHLI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PHLI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PHLI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PHLI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Lihue Airport (PHLI) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Lihue Airport (PHLI)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Lihue Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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