Lihue International Airport (Lihue Airport - LIH)
The code is KOA.
On the western coast of the Island of Hawaii, near Kailua-Kona.
Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, and United.
Yes, KOA handles seasonal international flights in addition to inter-island and U.S. mainland flights.
Yes, but services like dining, check-in, and rental car counters have limited hours.
KOA has two terminals with an open-air layout and multiple gates, primarily ground-level boarding.
No, baggage storage is not available at Kona Airport.
Yes, located in Terminal 1 near the airport administration offices.
Yes, major agencies such as Hertz, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise operate on-site via a centralized rental car facility accessible by shuttle.
Accessible via shuttle from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, just outside baggage claim.
Yes, Uber and Lyft operate at KOA with designated pick-up zones outside both terminals.
Yes, taxis are available at clearly marked pick-up zones outside both terminals.
Yes, hotel shuttles operate from the pickup area just outside baggage claim; contact your hotel for availability.
Yes, both short-term and long-term parking lots are available directly adjacent to Terminal 1.
Rates vary; payment kiosks are located near the terminal entrances.
At least 2 hours before departure for domestic flights, 3 hours for international.
Yes, options include Aunty’s Kona Coffee, offering locally sourced coffee and pastries, and grab-and-go vendors in Terminal 1.
Limited; passengers are encouraged to use Terminal 1 for shopping, with duty-free options in Terminal 2 for international departures.
No airline lounges are available at KOA.
Smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Yes, ATMs are located in Terminal 1.
Yes, USPS drop boxes are available outside Terminal 1 for outgoing mail and postcards.
Contact the lost and found in Terminal 1 near the airport administration offices.
Yes, baggage carts are available in both terminals for a small fee.
No, KOA’s open-air, single-level design does not require elevators, but ramps are available.
Yes, wheelchair assistance is available by request through individual airlines.
Yes, ADA-compliant restrooms are available in both terminals.
Yes, a service animal relief area is located near the curbside area of Terminal 1.
Limited; most flights operate during daytime hours.
No luggage storage facilities are available at KOA.
Aunty’s Kona Coffee, offering locally sourced coffee and pastries, and grab-and-go options in Terminal 1.
Yes, Big Island News and Gifts and local vendors offer snacks, souvenirs, reading material, and handmade crafts like fresh leis.
Rarely, but tropical storms or volcanic activity may cause delays.
Only if traveling from outside the U.S.
Yes, customs and immigration processing are available in Terminal 2 during international flight arrivals.
Yes, a pet relief area is located near the curbside area of Terminal 1.