Lihue charts & airport diagram
Lihue (LIH · PHLI) in Lihue, HI publishes 18 FAA charts, including 8 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), VOR). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Lihue — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What PHLI publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Lihue — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at PHLI
Lihue has 8 published instrument approaches of 4 types (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS) and VOR). 6 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
No published approach to runway 03: landing on that end in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for PHLI. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- Lihue has an obstacle departure procedure (ODP): the charted way to clear terrain and obstacles after takeoff in instrument conditions. ATC does not assign it; under Part 91 it is recommended rather than required, and it is what you fly when no SID or radar vectors have been given.
- A diverse vector area (DVA) is established, so ATC can issue radar vectors below the minimum vectoring altitude right after departure.
- Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file PHLI as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 18 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 3
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
- A/FD Airport notices ↗
Approaches 8
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 35 ↗ Rwy 35
- VOR VOR OR TACAN RWY 21 ↗ Rwy 21
- VOR VOR OR TACAN RWY 35 ↗ Rwy 35
Departures 4
- SID KAUAI TWO (OBSTACLE) ↗
- SID KAUAI TWO (OBSTACLE), CONT.1 ↗
- SID LIHUE SIX ↗
- SID RICHE THREE ↗
Minimums 3
Frequently asked
Where can I get the PHLI airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Lihue airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does PHLI have an instrument approach?
Yes. Lihue has 8 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), VOR. At least one offers vertical guidance.
What is the lowest approach at PHLI?
ILS to runway 35 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Lihue. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
Does PHLI have SIDs and STARs?
Lihue publishes 2 departure procedures (SIDs) and no STARs. The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.
Does PHLI have an obstacle departure procedure?
Yes. Lihue publishes an ODP. Under Part 91 it is not mandatory in most cases, but it is the charted way to clear terrain and obstacles after takeoff in instrument conditions.
More about PHLI
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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