LIH Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for LIH.
If you can choose your departure time: evening flights (6pm - 10pm) run at 100%. Early morning (5am - 9am) drops to 77%. That is a 23-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is 101 miles away and running 100% 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
Evening vs Early Morning is a 23-point swing at LIH. The evening block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points better on departures (89% vs 85%). Arrivals up 6 points. Thu was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
LIH has been bouncing between 56% and 94%. Best day was May 3 at 94%. Worst was Mar 20 at 56%. The norm is 80-86%, which is just how LIH runs.
About LIH Delays
Lihue Airport has averaged 89% on-time departures this week, making it highly 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.