# ITO — Hilo International Airport > Machine-readable reference for ITO. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/ito HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ito Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ito.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ITO.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T20:28:48.66+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Hilo International Airport - IATA: ITO - ICAO: PHTO - City: Hilo - Country: US (US) - Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu - Distance from city: 2 mi (3 km) east of Hilo - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Hub for: Hawaiian Airlines - Official website: https://airports.hawaii.gov/ito/ ## Overview Welcome Hilo International Airport (ITO) might boast the "international" title, but it carries the charm of a small, laid-back island portal. Just 2 miles east of downtown Hilo, it greets travelers not with bustling crowds and endless terminals, but with open-air walkways lined by coconut trees and an easy-going atmosphere. With only the Main Terminal hosting ten gates, the airport offers a swift curb-to-gate experience that's a rarity in today's world. Repeat visitors often revel in how quickly they can transition from aircraft to island exploration, a feature that distinguishes ITO from its busier Hawaiian cousins like Kona and Honolulu. At a glance Situated near Hilo town, ITO accommodates its passengers with modest offerings. Hawaiian Airlines operates as a hub here alongside United Airlines, both capitalizing on the 10-gate Main Terminal. With 2 runways serving as runways 3/21 and 8/26, the airport efficiently handles flights despite its understated appearance. Simply put, this airport thrives on its efficiency, with exceedingly short transfer times from airfield to rental car stations, reducing travel hassles significantly. Parking costs soar to $24 per day, but electric vehi… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — 10 gates · airlines: Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/terminals/main ## Dining (4) - **Grab and Go Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/restaurants/grab-and-go-kiosk - **Laniakea Restaurant and Bar** — landsid · $$ · . Reviewers did not specify the hours of operation, so setting this field to null. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/restaurants/laniakea-restaurant-and-bar - **Snack Bar** — post- security · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/restaurants/snack-bar - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/restaurants/starbucks ## Lounges (1) - **Signature Aviation ITO Lounge** — access: FBO, general aviation · day pass: ,nullluul · ,nulllullull URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/lounges/signature-aviation-ito-lounge ## Shops (3) - **News and Gift Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/shops/news-and-gift-shop - **Souvenir Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/shops/souvenir-shop - **Travel Essentials Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/shops/travel-essentials-kiosk ## Parking (7) - **Accessible Parking** — $24/day, /24/hr · in parking lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/parking/accessible-parking - **Car Rental Parking** — Rental car · /24/day, /24/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/parking/car-rental-parking - **Electric Vehicle Parking** — $7.00/day, /24/hr · in main public parking lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/parking/electric-vehicle-parking - **Employee Parking** — Staff · /24/day, /24/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/parking/employee-parking - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · $24.00/day, $5.00/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/parking/long-stay-parking - **Main Public Parking Lot** — Short and Long Stay · $24/day, /24/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/parking/main-public-parking-lot - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · $24.00/day, $5.00/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/parking/short-stay-parking ## Ground transport (8) - **Hele‑On Bus Route 102** — Bus · $2 one‑way regular fare within the Hele‑On system, per published county fare table URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/transport/hele-on-bus-route-102 - **Hele‑On Bus Route 103** — Bus · $2 one‑way regular fare within the Hele‑On system, per published county fare table URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/transport/hele-on-bus-route-103 - **Hotel Shuttle Pick‑Up** — Hotel shuttle · Typical 10‑15 min shuttle run mentioned in hotel reviews for airport–Hilo transfers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/transport/hotel-shuttle-pick-up - **Private Shuttle Services** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/transport/private-shuttle-services - **Rental Car Center Walkway** — On foot · A few minutes’ walk from terminal to rental car lots, consistently described in user reviews and guides URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/transport/rental-car-center-walkway - **Rideshare Pick‑Up Zone** — Rideshare · Around 10 min app‑estimated ride from airport to central Hilo, similar to taxi comments in user reviews URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/transport/rideshare-pick-up-zone - **Taxi Stand** — Taxi · About 10 min between airport and central Hilo, repeatedly mentioned in user reviews and Hilo guides URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/transport/taxi-stand - **Tour Operator Pick‑Up Area** — Tour bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ito/transport/tour-operator-pick-up-area ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Visit the garden spaces along terminal walkways for a taste of Hilo's open-air charm. - _Avoid_: Allocate extra time for security during peak morning hours, as the line can unexpectedly grow. - _Quiet_: Enjoy plane spotting from the landside and parking areas, without needing special access. - _Local_: Arriving early gives you time for a quick jaunt in Hilo town, rather than waiting at the terminal. - _Time_: Sit at the front of the plane to quickly access the nearby rental car lots upon landing. - _Money_: For budget travelers, the Hele-On Bus offers a $2 ride, cheaper than rideshares. - _Weather_: Keep an umbrella handy to avoid dashing through rain between the terminal and curbside. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ITO.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/ito/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/ito/departures — HTML page with live departures