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This report is to highlight a concern I have when landing on Runway 21 in LIH airport and what to do should one go-around from inside the MAP; or a rejected landing.  From the pilot's view; a go-around with the rapidly rising terrain looks daunting in good visual conditions but throw in weather; low ceilings; reduced visibility or night; and a go-around could be even more daunting.There is very high terrain just west of LIH.  Within five miles terrain goes from basically sea level to 2;310 feet MSL right on the Runway 21 extended centerline.  There is also an 799 foot Tower just to the left of the extended centerline; about 1 NM away and just beyond the Tower rapidly rising terrain from 1;000 feet MSL to the 2;310 feet MSL.  To the right about 30 degrees from the extended centerline is a 1;418 feet AGL terrain/obstacle at 1;418 feet MSL.  Further to the west within 10 NM is rapidly rising terrain reaching 5;244 feet MSL.The RNAV (GPS) Y Runway 21 has a MDA of 580 feet making a DDA of 630 feet. The missed approach point is JABDI; 1.0 NM from the 21 approach end.  Going missed approach at the DDA would not be a problem as turn would be over the water to NAGAI. But going around from inside the MAP or a balked landing could create an exciting moment! There is that 799 foot Tower (probably in the turn radius) and rapidly rising terrain to the south. To the west; northwest is the 1;418 feet terrain/obstacle at four to five miles. On Jeppesen 10-9A is a Runway 21 Runway departure procedure: climb to 550 feet then a left turn to 090 with a climb rate of 400 feet/NM to 4;500 feet; but who thinks to look here when landing.So my question is; does the Company have any procedures (I can't find any) on turn direction; bank angle; speed; when to clean up etc. It looks like a left turn would be the preferred direction as it puts you over the water quicker; but then there is that 799 foot Tower.  A right turn might be advisable but then there is also the high terrain/obstacle at 1;418 feet.  Throw in tower instructions; a tired Crew; or weather; and you [have] a recipe for problems.  Having a procedure would be very helpful to manage the risk and avoid a poor outcome.
Air carrier Captain reported concerns with landing procedures to Runway 21 at LIH airport in go-around or missed approach scenarios.  Reporter cited terrain and tower obstacles as possible hazards.