FAA Information Effective: Jul 10, 2025
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(PHTO) Hilo International Airport
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Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0700-2030
FAA
Elevation:
38 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Apch/Dep Svc Prvdd By Honolulu Control Facility (Zhn) On Freq. 126.6/284.6 (Hamakua Rcag) When Hilo Tracon (Ito) Clsd.
FAA
Pilots Shud Watch For Signal Light-Gun Operations From Tower On West Side Of Arpt; New Tower Near East Terminal Ramp Under Construction.
FAA
When Atct Clsd Transmit Intentions On Freq 118.1.
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 0600-2200
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 0600-2200
FAA
Secondary Approach Control Hrs: 2200-0600
FAA
Secondary Depart. Control Hrs: 2200-0600
FAA
Tower Hrs: 0600-2200
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 0600-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
FAA
Fees:
Handling, Landing, Parking, Other
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FBO Fee Details:
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Timezone:
HST (UTC-10:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:54 am - 7:00 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
7:24 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:31 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$9.76
100LL (full)
$7.83
Jet-A (full)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
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Services Offered:
Car Rental
$9.76 | 100LL | full
$7.83 | Jet-A | full
Location:
On field: CTR
Phone:
(808) 961-6601
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 128.95
Fees:
Handling, Landing, Parking, Other
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Services Offered:
Car Rental
$7.83 | Jet-A | full
Location:
On field: W
Phone:
(808) 934-7757
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 130.8
Fees:
Handling, Landing, Parking, Other
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Runway 08/26
Dimensions:
9,800 × 150 ft
(2,987 × 46 m)
(2,987 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 46,000 lbs
Double wheel: 69,000 lbs
Double tandem: 122,000 lbs
Double wheel: 69,000 lbs
Double tandem: 122,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 170/F/C/X/T
FAA
| Designator: | 08 | 26 |
| Elevation: | 27.3 ft | 37 ft |
| Heading: | 079° magnetic 090° true | 259° magnetic 270° true |
| Gradient: | 0.1% up | 0.1% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | Tree, 600 ft Right ft of center, 32 ft high, 1,400 ft from end, 43:1 clearance slope | Tree, 400 ft Left ft of center, 25 ft high, 650 ft from end, 26:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | +6' Fences 400' Left of Cntrln. FAA Papi Rwy 08 Unusbl Byd 3.0 Nm FAA | n/a |
Runway 03/21
Dimensions:
5,600 × 150 ft
(1,707 × 46 m)
(1,707 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 52,000 lbs
Double wheel: 83,000 lbs
Double tandem: 148,000 lbs
Double wheel: 83,000 lbs
Double tandem: 148,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Pcr Value: 180/F/B/X/T
FAA
| Designator: | 03 | 21 |
| Elevation: | 33.3 ft | 25.4 ft |
| Heading: | 030° magnetic 041° true | 210° magnetic 221° true |
| Gradient: | 0.14% down | 0.14% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Fair condition | non-precision, in Fair condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
| n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | 349 ft | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Fence, Both-Sides, 7 ft high, 200 ft from end | Pole, 20 ft Left ft of center, 37 ft high, 1,050 ft from end, 28:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | Apch Ratio 20:1 Fm Dsplcd Thr. FAA | n/a |
TFRs
Location: ITO
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: ITO
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NOTAM count: 33 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/274 | 07/26/2025 0800 | 07/26/2025 1530 | RWY 03 RWY END ID LGT U/S |
| 05/152 | 05/15/2025 1630 | 10/01/2025 0330 | OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 194301N1550649W (3.2NM W APCH END RWY 08)
646FT (167FT AGL) FLAGGED DLY 1630-0330 |
| 07/291 | 07/25/2025 0800 | 07/25/2025 1530 | RWY 03/21 CLSD |
| 06/314 | 06/30/2025 1515 | 10/01/2025 0130 | RWY 08/26 E 200FT NOT GROOVED |
| 07/272 | 07/26/2025 0800 | 07/26/2025 1530 | RWY 08 PAPI U/S |
| 07/290 | 07/25/2025 0800 | 07/25/2025 1530 | RWY 08 CLSD TO LDG |
| 07/304 | 07/26/2025 0800 | 07/26/2025 1530 | TWY A BTN TWY C AND APCH END RWY 08 CLSD |
| 07/273 | 07/26/2025 0800 | 07/26/2025 1530 | RWY 03 VASI U/S |
Additional Remarks
(A70A) Jet Fuel Avbl Mon-Sat 0800-1700 Call (808) 935-6881/6122 or 961-6601.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
(E93) No Mkd Pad, Hel Oper Fm FBO Hanger Area.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
181' Lgtd Smoke Stack 1/2 Sm South of Field.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Atct Ctls Entry/Exit Tfc on Twys F&E to East Trml Ramp.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Be Alert Ocnl Bird Flocks on Airport and in Flt Across Rwy 08/26 and 03/21.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Explosives Prohibited.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Cd When Air Traffic Control Tower is Clsd CTC Honolulu Control Facility At 808-840-6262.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement: Avoid Overflight of Noise Sensitive Residential Areas N, W and Southwest of Airport.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ppr from Airport Manager for Transient Parking.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ppr from Airport Manager for Transportation of Division 1.4 Explosives and Hazardous Material in or Out of Airport.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 08 Pvd 1325' Mkd by Chevrons, Unusbl for Lndg/Tkof/Ovrn/Sty; Cannot be Used in Computing Tkof Data.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwys 8, 21 and 26 Wind Cones are Lctd in the Rofa.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ry 03/21 Single-Belly Twin Tandem (Sbtt) Gwt 230,000 Lbs.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ry 08/26 Single-Belly Twin Tandem (Sbtt) Gwt 450,000 Lbs.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy E between Twy A and Rwy 08/26 Ponding Drg Hvy Rains.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Arff Avbl 24 Hrs, Contact 118.1 or 808-961-9317.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 19.72026, -155.04847
- 19° 43′ 12.9″ N, 155° 2′ 54.5″ W
- 19° 43.216′ N, 155° 2.908′ W
ARTCC:
Honolulu Control Facility (ZHN)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Hawaiian Islands Sectional
FSS:
Honolulu (HNL)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
11E (1985)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
- low intensity: 3 clicks in 5 secs
- medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
- high intensity: 7 clicks in 5 secs
AM
Dusk-Dawn. Actvt MIRL Ry 03/21 & HIRL Ry 08/26; MALSR Ry 26 & ODALS Ry 08 - 118.1.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach(S) Departure(S) | 120.25 | Hilo | |
| Approach/Departure | 119.7 | Hilo | |
| ASOS | (808) 825-4702 | Hilo | |
| ATIS | 126.4 | Hilo | |
| CTAF | 118.1 | Hilo | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Hilo | |
| Ground Control | 121.9 | Hilo | |
| Tower | 118.1 | Hilo |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A, MOGAS
AM
Engine Repair:
None
Airframe Repair:
Minor
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
None Reported
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
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METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Tiffinie C Smith
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-9300 (Office)
Owner
State of Hawaii Airport Div DOT
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 838-8600 (Office)
Remarks:
Hawaii District Manager Chauncey Wong Yuen At Keahole Airport 808-327-9520 Ext 222.
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