LIH Today
Decent day. Departures at 84%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at LIH. 84% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 79%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 72%. That is a 7-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is 101 miles away and running 93% today. If your route is available from both airports, HNL is the better bet right now.
LIH Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Lihue Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Afternoon vs Midday is a 7-point swing at LIH. The afternoon block runs at 79%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 75%. Hit 45% around 7am, peaked at 100% around 6am. A 55-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (80% vs 83%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
LIH has been bouncing between 42% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Mar 14 at 42%. The norm is 79-85%, which is just how LIH runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About LIH Delays
Lihue Airport (LIH) is currently running on time with 84% on-time departures. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Lihue Airport has averaged 80% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Lihue Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include HNL (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport). When LIH is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Lihue Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.