Hilo International
ITO · PHTO · Hilo, HI · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 06:42 PM
| Event | Local (HST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:46 AM | 15:46Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 16:08Z |
| Sunset | 06:20 PM | 04:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 06:42 PM | 04:42Z |
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Runways
RWY 21LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 210° mag · 221° true
- Dimensions
- 5,601 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- CTAF
- 118.1
More details — RWY 21
- Threshold elev
- 25 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 37 ft, 1,050 ft from threshold, 20 ft L of centerline — 28:1 slope to clear
- TDZ elevation
- 31 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 5,250 / 5,250 / 5,510 / 5,510 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,803 ft | |
| 03/21 | 5,601 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Hilo”Taxi & takeoff
“Hilo”Departure & arrival
“Hilo”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (5 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 263.1 | LCL/P |
| 269.2 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 284.6 | HAMAKUA RCAG (LOW/HIGH) |
| 323.0 | APCH/S DEP/S |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 26
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 26 | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.7 (ITO) · GS 2.60° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
ITO 116.90 · MUE 113.30
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITO · Hilo | VORTAC | 116.90 · 116X | High | r257° / 2.1 NM |
| MUE · Kamuela | VOR/DME | 113.30 · 80X | High | r104° / 38.9 NM |
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Charts & procedures
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Airport info
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- PHTO / ITO
- Coordinates
- 19.7203, -155.0485
- Elevation
- 38 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11E
- Sectional chart
- HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 0600-2200
- Airspace
- Class D · CLASS D SVC 0600-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
- Weather station
- ASOS · 126.4 · ☎ 808-825-4702
- ARTCC
- HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY (ZHN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HONOLULU · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- ITO
- Attendance
- ALL 0700-2030
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I C
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1938/04
- Distance from city
- 2 E
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 — 08: 4-light PAPI (right) + ODALS · 26: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 03: VASI.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- 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 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 23 notes
General
- 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.
Runways
- PCR VALUE: 180/F/B/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 390/F/B/X/T
- PAPI RWY 08 UNUSBL BYD 3.0 NM
Lighting
- DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT MIRL RY 03/21 & HIRL RY 08/26; MALSR RY 26 & ODALS RY 08 - 118.1.
Fuel
- 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.
Obstructions
- +6' FENCES 400' LEFT OF CNTRLN.
- APCH RATIO 20:1 FM DSPLCD THR.
Contact
- HAWAII DIST MGR CHAUNCEY WONG YUEN AT KEAHOLE ARPT 808-327-9520 EXT 222.
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About PHTO
Hilo International (ITO · PHTO) is an airport in Hilo, HI, at 38 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 9,803 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 has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at PHTO?
Hilo International has 2 runways; the longest is 9,803 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PHTO?
Hilo International is in Hilo, HI, at an elevation of 38 ft MSL. Coordinates: 19.7203, -155.0485.
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