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Lihue Airport (LIH) delays and on-time record

Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii PHLI #79 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at LIH.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 5 min ago
Weather now
VFR 79°F Observed 14 min ago
Late departures
13.9%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for LIH

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at LIH right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 5 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at LIH

VFR

79°F26°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
030° 21 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
SCT 2,000 ft, BKN 4,200 ft, OVC 5,000 ft
Ceiling
4,200 ft
Pressure
29.99 inHg

METARSPECI PHLI 012321Z 03018KT 10SM SCT020 BKN042 OVC050 26/22 A2999 RMK AO2 T02610222 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 14 min ago.

Active weather alerts

  • Flood WatchFlood Watch issued October 28 at 2:56AM HST until October 29 at 5:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

On-time performance at LIH

Based on 4,253 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

13.9%Departures late
15.8%Arrivals late
0.89%Cancelled
8.1 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at LIH
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Alaska Airlines 2,610 18.9% 1.42%
Southwest Airlines 738 3.7% 0.27%
United Airlines 465 5.2% 0.43%
American Airlines 256 14.1% 0.00%
Delta Air Lines 184 5.4% 0.00%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at LIH

A ground stop holds flights bound for LIH at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • Mainland departures need a USDA agricultural inspection before TSA screening. Allow extra time, especially at peak departure hours.
  • Pickup and drop-off areas have changed during 2026 road work. Follow posted signs and check the airport site before you go.
  • The terminal is open-air and covered, not air-conditioned throughout. Dress for warm, humid conditions.