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Hilo International Airport · Hilo

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
38 ft / 12 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Hilo International Airport (PHTO), located in Hilo, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 38 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Hilo International Airport
ICAO / IATA
PHTO / ITO
Municipality
Hilo
Country
Region
US-HI — Hawaii
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
38 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,800 ft / 2,987 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 08 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (270°)
108.30 MHz
IDENT: I-ITO | CRS: 259°
Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,600 ft / 1,707 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 41° / 221°
RWY 03 (41°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (221°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
119.70 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.40 MHz
CTAF CTAF
118.10 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO HONOLULU RDO
122.60 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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PHHN
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PHOGILS
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PHJH
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219 km / 118 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026