Lanai Airport (PHNY), Hawaii
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lanai Airport (PHNY / LNY) serves Lanai City, Hawaii, with a single paved runway and a traffic pattern shaped by the island's terrain. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 recorded 22,362 total annual operations, of which 16,178 were business aviation movements, placing this field in Skystar's top operational tier for documentation. The airport is non-towered and operates on an attendance schedule of 0600 to 1800 daily, with Jet A fuel available onsite.
Runways
Lanai Airport has one paved runway, 03/21, 5,001 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lanai Airport has Jet A available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lanai Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Kahului (PHOG), 30 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lanai Airport recorded 16,178 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and August. Business aviation traffic at Lanai Airport (PHNY) is somewhat concentrated in the May-through-October window, with August showing the highest monthly volume of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 1,551 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lanai Airport averages 0.1 days above 90°F in July. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.4°F, and February the coldest, at 76.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lanai Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Aircraft carrying Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives require 24 hours prior permission, and hazardous material shipments require 4 hours prior permission, before movement in or out of the airport. Contact the airport for coordination.
Due to ramp limitations, all aircraft parking is limited to one hour except with prior permission arranged by fax.
Severe updrafts and downdrafts are possible from the 2-mile final approach to the Runway 3 threshold.
PAPI for Runway 3 and Runway 21, and MIRL for Runway 03/21, are pilot-activated on CTAF.
PCR VALUE: 317/F/B/X/T
See area notices and traffic advisories applicable at non-towered airports.
Jet A fuel is available with a listed capacity of 5,000 gallons. Contact the airport point of contact for fuel service.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 2 nautical miles due to terrain.
Jet parking on the southwest side of the ramp is concrete.
Fixed-wing transient parking on the northeast side of the ramp is asphalt.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Honolulu Control Facility.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lanai Airport has four airfields within 31 NM. The closest is Kapalua (PHJH), 18.90 NM northeast.
Part of the Hawaii area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at PHNY
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Frequently asked questions
Is there jet fuel available at PHNY?
Yes, Lanai Airport (PHNY) stocks Jet A fuel with a listed capacity of 5,000 gallons. No avgas grades are listed among the fuel types for this field. Fuel service aligns with the field attendance schedule, which runs daily from 0600 to 1800 local time. Operators should plan fuel uplifts within these hours since the field is unattended outside this window. There is no tower at PHNY, so fuel coordination is handled through the airport contact rather than air traffic control.
What is the runway configuration at Lanai Airport?
Lanai Airport (PHNY) has a single paved runway, 03/21, measuring 5,001 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the field, so all arrivals and departures use this alignment regardless of wind. The pavement classification is listed as PCR VALUE 317/F / B/X / T. Pilots should note published terrain-related approach cautions tied to Runway 3, given the single-runway layout with no crosswind alternative at this airport.
Are there customs services available at LNY?
Lanai Airport (LNY) does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-equipped airport is Kahului (PHOG), located approximately 30 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins need to route their customs clearance through PHOG or another designated port before or instead of landing at LNY. This distance should be factored into flight planning for any itinerary requiring immediate customs processing after an international leg.
What operational restrictions apply to parking and hazardous cargo at PHNY?
Lanai Airport (PHNY) restricts all aircraft parking to one hour due to ramp limitations, except when prior permission is obtained. Aircraft carrying Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives require 24 hours prior permission before movement in or out of the airport. Hazardous material shipments require 4 hours prior permission under the same policy. Jet parking is available on the concrete southwest side of the ramp, while fixed-wing transient parking on the northeast side is asphalt. Operators should contact the airport in advance to arrange any parking beyond the standard one-hour limit.
What approach hazards should pilots be aware of at Lanai Airport?
Lanai Airport (PHNY) reports possible severe updrafts and downdrafts along the 2-mile final approach to the Runway 3 threshold. The PAPI serving Runways 3 and 21 is pilot-activated and unusable beyond 2 nautical miles due to surrounding terrain. Runway lighting, including the MIRL for Runway 03/21, is also activated via CTAF since the field is non-towered. Pilots without an active tower or FSS contact on frequency can reach Honolulu Control Facility for clearance delivery. These terrain and wind conditions warrant extra attention during the final approach segment to Runway 3.