4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The flight to this location is very beautiful if you get a window seat during day time.”
Vishwa Seneviratne5★ on Google
Airports / Hawaii / ITO
Medium airport · ITO
Hilo International Airport.
Hilo, Hawaii · 38 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
1,210 ratings
0
Operators based
38
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Hilo, HawaiiELEV 38 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
1,210
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
38
Field elevation
feet above sea level
39
Nearest alternate
nm to MUE
Field standing
#8 / 20
Hawaii airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 1210 Google ratings , ranked against 20 rated HI fields.
39 nm
To the nearest alternate
Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE).
Overview
Hilo International Airport, listed as PHTO / ITO, is a mid-sized airport in Hilo, Hawaii. Field elevation is 38 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ITO as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE, 39 nm), Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA, 57 nm), and Hana Airport (HNM, 84 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,800-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ITO are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ITO to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve PHTO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Hilo
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAloha embodies the sacred spirit of the islands, and the hearts of the Hawaiian people, yet to truly understand it, it must be experienced. At Atlantic Aviation Hilo, our legacy of excellence is fueled by the spirit of aloha. Everything we do is to make sure our guests experience it straight from our hearts.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0700-1700 On call services with prior arrangements
- Unicom 128.95
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Hilo Hawaii
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSignature ITO serves the Hilo, Hawaii area. Prior permission for arrivals required from the airport, which the FBO can assist in obtaining.
- Fuel
- 0800-1700 (24 hours on call)
- Unicom 130.8
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Maintenance
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“More over almost everyone working in this airport is very nice, caring and helpful.”
Vishwa Seneviratne5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“This is one of the simplest and most efficient airports I've ever been through.”
Vishwa Seneviratne5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Hilo International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
PHTO
IATA
ITO
FAA / Local
ITO
Elevation
38 ft
Coordinates
19.7214° N · 155.0454° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs HI fields
state range 13–6,190 ft
At 38 ft, ITO sits lower than 59% of the 22 Hawaii fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,800 ft
- 08/269,800 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/215,600 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,800 ft
ITO's 9,800 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 39nmMUEWaimea Kohala AirportWaimea (Kamuela)
- 57nmKOAEllison Onizuka Kona International Airport at KeāholeKailua-Kona
- 84nmHNMHana AirportHana
- 105nmOGGKahului International AirportKahului
- 118nmJHMKapalua AirportLahaina
- 125nmLNYLanai AirportLanai City
Location
Open the full mapPHTO · Hilo International Airport · Hilo, HI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ITO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 188 nm | 50m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,013 nm | 5h 5m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,126 nm | 5h 21m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 2,303 nm | 5h 45m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,313 nm | 5h 47m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 2,440 nm | 6h 4m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,498 nm | 6h 13m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,532 nm | 6h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ITO?
- Hilo International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,800 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ITO?
- Hilo International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,800 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Hilo International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve ITO: Atlantic Aviation Hilo and Signature Flight Support Hilo Hawaii. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ITO?
- The closest alternate is Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE), about 39 nm away, followed by Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ITO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 5h 5m (2,013 nm), Los Angeles about 5h 21m (2,126 nm), Seattle about 5h 45m (2,303 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.