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Hilo International Airport (PHTO/ITO) — Hilo, United States

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A, Jet A+, Mogas
Tower
118.1
Runways
03/21, 08/26
Elevation
38 ft

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75% Data Complete 39 of 52 points
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: PHTO
  • Name: Hilo International Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 19.721399
  • Longitude: -155.048004
  • Elevation: 38 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Hilo
  • IATA Code: ITO
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 1707x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 2987x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 122.600 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 126.400 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 808-961-9300
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A1837/
caution
Obstacle erected
OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 194315N1550354W (0.41NM W APCH END RWY 08) 119FT (100FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
2026-11-02 14:00 UTC 2026-11-02 22:00 UTC
A1837/26
caution
Obstacle erected
OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 194315N1550354W (0.41NM W APCH END RWY 08) 119FT (100FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
2026-11-02 14:00 UTC 2026-11-02 22:00 UTC
A1836/
caution Upcoming
Obstacle erected
OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 194315N1550354W (0.41NM W APCH END RWY 08) 119FT (100FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
2026-10-29 14:00 UTC 2026-10-29 22:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 07:20 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Nearby Airports

HI32 Pepeekeo Airstrip 8 NM HI23 Mountain View Airstrip 11 NM HI27 Upper Paauilo Airstrip 27 NM PHSF Bradshaw Army Airfield 29 NM HI05 Honokaa Airstrip 34 NM HI28 Pahala Airstrip 39 NM PHMU Waimea Kohala Airport 39 NM HI25 Kaalaiki Airstrip 47 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at PHTO?
The tower frequency at Hilo International Airport is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at PHTO?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A, Jet A+, Mogas for public use at Hilo International Airport. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does PHTO require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is PHTO located?
Hilo International Airport (PHTO) is located in Hilo, United States.
What is the IATA code for PHTO?
The IATA code for Hilo International Airport is ITO.
How long is the runway at PHTO?
The main runway at Hilo International Airport (03/21) measures 1707x46m.
Is PHTO a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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