LIH Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 51%, arrivals better at 93%. Midday flights ran 30 points better than early morning. Fly 12pm - 3pm if you can. That window has been running at 91%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at LIH. Only 51% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: midday flights (12pm - 3pm) run at 91%. Early morning (5am - 9am) drops to 61%. That is a 30-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is 101 miles away and running 91% 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
Midday vs Early Morning is a 30-point swing at LIH. The midday block runs at 91%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 71%. Hit 48% around 6pm, peaked at 94% around 12pm. Currently at 51%, well below the morning numbers. A 46-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 6 points from last week (78% vs 84%). Arrivals down 6 points too. Fri was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
LIH has been bouncing between 64% and 94%. Best day was May 3 at 94%. Worst was May 16 at 64%. The norm is 83-89%, which is just how LIH runs. Today's 51% is well below the norm.
About LIH Delays
Lihue Airport (LIH) is currently experiencing significant delays with 51% on-time departures and 93% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Lihue Airport has averaged 78% 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 airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 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.