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Hilo International Airport

ITO · PHTO · Hilo, HI · 38 ft elevation · var 11E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PHTO / ITO
Coordinates
19.7214, -155.0454
Elevation
38 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY (ZHN)
Flight service (FSS)
HONOLULU
NOTAM facility
ITO
Attendance
ALL 0700-2030
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1938/04
Distance from city
2 E

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (HST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:18 AM15:18Z
Sunrise05:42 AM15:42Z
Sunset07:02 PM05:02Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:26 PM05:26Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:26 PM → 05:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:02 PM → 04:42 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 118.1 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03: VASI · 08: 4-light PAPI (right) + ODALS · 26: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

03TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 03 · 030°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
118.1

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 03/21

5,600 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 52k, Double wheel 83k, Dual tandem 148k.

03
Heading
030° mag · 41° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
VASI (3.25°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Fence, 7 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
Displaced threshold
351 ft
21
Heading
210° mag · 221° true
Markings
nonprecision
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pole, 37 ft, 1,050 ft from threshold, 20 ft L of centerline — 28:1 slope to clear

Runway 08/26

9,800 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 99k, Double wheel 154k, Dual tandem 275k.

08
Heading
079° mag · 90° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
ODALS
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 32 ft, 1,400 ft from threshold, 600 ft R of centerline — 43:1 slope to clear
26
Heading
259° mag · 270° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (2.6°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.7 (ITO) · GS 2.60°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 25 ft, 650 ft from threshold, 400 ft L of centerline — 26:1 slope to clear
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D119.7APP/DEP
ATIS126.4
CTAF118.1
GND121.9
RDO122.6HONOLULU RDO
TWR118.1

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
ITO · HiloVORTAC116.90r259° / 1.9 NM
MUE · KamuelaVOR-DME113.30r104° / 39 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Diverse Vector Area ↗ Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches6

Departures

Arrivals

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Airport notices: page 1 ↗

VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive), MOGAS
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air freight, Agricultural, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner
STATE OF HAWAII ARPT DIV DOT
HONOLULU INTL ARPT, 400 RODGERS BOULEVARD, STE. 700, HONOLULU, HI
808-838-8600
Manager
TIFFINIE C SMITH
AIRPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER, 2450 KEKUANAOA STREET #215, HILO, HI
808-961-9300

Remarks FAA

  • ARFF AVBL 24 HRS, CONTACT 118.1 OR 808-961-9317.
  • RWY 08 PVD 1325' MKD BY CHEVRONS, UNUSBL FOR LNDG/TKOF/OVRN/STY; CANNOT BE USED IN COMPUTING TKOF DATA.
  • ATCT CTLS ENTRY/EXIT TFC ON TWYS F&E TO EAST TRML RAMP.
  • 181' LGTD SMOKE STACK 1/2 SM SOUTH OF FLD.
  • PPR FROM ARPT MGR FOR TRANSIENT PARKING.
  • BE ALERT OCNL BIRD FLOCKS ON ARPT AND IN FLT ACROSS RWY 08/26 AND 03/21.
  • (A70A) JET FUEL AVBL MON-SAT 0800-1700 CALL (808) 935-6881/6122 OR 961-6601.
  • (E93) NO MKD PAD, HEL OPER FM FBO HANGER AREA.
  • DIVISION 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 EXPLOSIVES PROHIBITED.
  • PPR FROM AIRPORT MANAGER FOR TRANSPORTATION OF DIVISION 1.4 EXPLOSIVES AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN OR OUT OF AIRPORT.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT: AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF NOISE SENSITIVE RESIDENTIAL AREAS N, W AND SW OF AIRPORT.
  • RY 08/26 SINGLE-BELLY TWIN TANDEM (SBTT) GWT 450,000 LBS.
  • RY 03/21 SINGLE-BELLY TWIN TANDEM (SBTT) GWT 230,000 LBS.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY AT 808-840-6262.
  • TWY E BTN TWY A AND RWY 08/26 PONDING DRG HVY RAINS.
  • RWYS 8, 21 AND 26 WIND CONES ARE LCTD IN THE ROFA.
  • DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT MIRL RY 03/21 & HIRL RY 08/26; MALSR RY 26 & ODALS RY 08 - 118.1.
  • HAWAII DIST MGR CHAUNCEY WONG YUEN AT KEAHOLE ARPT 808-327-9520 EXT 222.
  • FOR FUEL ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED, FOR 100LL CALL (808) 960-5146 OR CTC FREQ 128.95, FOR JET-A CALL (808) 934-7757 OR CTC FREQ 130.8.
  • PCR VALUE: 180/F/B/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 390/F/B/X/T
  • +6' FENCES 400' LEFT OF CNTRLN.
  • PAPI RWY 08 UNUSBL BYD 3.0 NM
  • APCH RATIO 20:1 FM DSPLCD THR.

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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PHTO in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About PHTO

Hilo International Airport (ITO · PHTO) is an airport in Hilo, HI, at 38 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 9,800 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PHTO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PHTO have a control tower?

Yes. Hilo International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at PHTO?

Hilo International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 9,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PHTO?

Hilo International Airport is in Hilo, HI, at an elevation of 38 ft MSL. Coordinates: 19.7214, -155.0454.

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