Large airport · Honolulu, Oahu, United States
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Inouye International Airport, also known as Honolulu International Airport, is the primary airport serving the U.S. Its IATA code is HNL. Its ICAO code is PHNL. It has 6 runways, longest 12,360 ft (ASPH-G). Elevation 13 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Honolulu, Oahu, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | HNL |
| ICAO code | PHNL |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 6 runways, longest 12,360 ft (ASPH-G) |
| Elevation | 13 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 21.3184° N, 157.9257° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is known for
Inouye International Airport, also known as Honolulu International Airport, is the primary airport serving the U.S.
History
The airport is named after Honolulu native and Medal of Honor recipient Daniel Inouye (1924–2012), who represented Hawaii in the United States Senate from 1963 until his death in 2012.
Official website: http://airports.hawaii.gov/hnl/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
How to get there
The airport is accessible from both Interstate H-1 at exit 16 and Nimitz Highway. TheBus W Line serves the airport on the ground level, at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Skyline Station. This limited-stop route connects the airport to Downtown Honolulu, Ala Moana Center, and Waikiki via Nimitz Highway/Ala Moana Boulevard. Routes 40, 42, and 51 run on Nimitz Highway within walking distance of the airport, serving the Skyline station directly on late-night trips. Skyline, the light metro system serving the City and County of Honolulu, provides service to airport via the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport station after Segment 2 opened in October 2025. The station is between terminal 1 & terminal 2 near the international parking garage. The Wiki Wiki Shuttle, the airport's free shuttle bus, provides service between the ticket lobbies of all three terminals, and between the c
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Waikiki Beach · United States · 6.8 miles away
- Diamond Head · United States · 8.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sand Island State Recreation Area · United States · 2.8 miles away
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial · United States · 3.5 miles away
- Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area · United States · 6.0 miles away
- Honouliuli National Historic Site · United States · 10.0 miles away
- Heʻeia State Park · United States · 11.3 miles away
- Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site · United States · 12.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?
Inouye International Airport, also known as Honolulu International Airport, is the primary airport serving the U.S.
What is the airport code for Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport — its IATA code is HNL and its ICAO code is PHNL.
Where is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport located?
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport serves Honolulu, Oahu, United States. Its coordinates are 21.3184° N, 157.9257° W.
How do I get to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?
The airport is accessible from both Interstate H-1 at exit 16 and Nimitz Highway. TheBus W Line serves the airport on the ground level, at the Daniel K.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5453
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_K._Inouye_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.