Hilo International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Hilo, United States. Its IATA code is ITO and its ICAO code is PHTO. The airport lies at an elevation of 38 ft (12 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 9,800 ft (2,987 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ITO
- ICAO code
- PHTO
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 38 ft (12 m)
- Coordinates
- 19.7214, -155.0454
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,600 ft · 1,707 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 08/26 | 9,800 ft · 2,987 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Hilo International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MUE Waimea Kohala Airport | Waimea (Kamuela), United States | 72 km · 45 mi |
| KOA Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole | Kailua-Kona, United States | 105 km · 65 mi |
| HNM Hana Airport | Hana, United States | 156 km · 97 mi |
| OGG Kahului International Airport | Kahului, United States | 195 km · 121 mi |
| JHM Kapalua Airport | Lahaina, United States | 219 km · 136 mi |
| LNY Lanai Airport | Lanai City, United States | 231 km · 144 mi |
| LUP Kalaupapa Airport | Kalaupapa, United States | 260 km · 162 mi |
| MKK Molokai Airport | Kaunakakai, United States | 266 km · 165 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ITO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,937 | 2,446 | 2,126 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,836 | 3,626 | 3,151 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,540 | 4,064 | 3,531 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,055 | 4,384 | 3,809 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,877 | 4,894 | 4,253 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,246 | 5,124 | 4,452 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,477 | 5,268 | 4,577 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,102 | 6,899 | 5,995 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,721 | 7,283 | 6,329 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 12,057 | 7,492 | 6,510 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 12,093 | 7,514 | 6,530 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,259 | 7,618 | 6,620 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,694 | 7,888 | 6,854 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,221 | 8,215 | 7,139 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,030 | 8,718 | 7,576 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 19,226 | 11,946 | 10,381 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 119.700 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.400 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.100 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | HONOLULU RDO | 122.600 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Hilo International Airport?
The IATA code of Hilo International Airport is ITO and its ICAO code is PHTO.
Where is Hilo International Airport located?
Hilo International Airport is in Hilo, Hawaii, United States, at 19.7214, -155.0454.
What time zone is Hilo International Airport in?
Hilo International Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Honolulu. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Hilo International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 9,800 ft (2,987 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Hilo International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE), about 72 km (45 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.