Hilo International Airport (PHTO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hilo International Airport in Hilo, HI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hilo International Airport (PHTO) is a regional airport serving Hilo, HI at 38 ft. PHTO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 08, 21, 26), longest 9,800 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track PHTO in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 4,400 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,400 ft.
METAR PHTO 130153Z 07008KT 10SM OVC044 27/21 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02720211 $
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Since the 0053Z (2:53 PM HST) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PHTO
PHTO is currently VFR with winds from 070° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,400 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 38 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at PHTO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | 9,800 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 03 | 5,600 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 21 | 5,600 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 26 | 9,800 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→8 kt, ceiling 3,300 ft → 4,400 ft.
PHTO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hilo International Airport in Hilo, HI: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around PHTO is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of PHTO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ITO UA /OV ITO330007/TM 0122/FL022/TP B712/SK BKN022 OVC032 TOPS 060/TB LGT CHOP
ITO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITO330007Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0122Reported at 01:22 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN022 OVC032 TOPS 060Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
ITO UA /OV ITO340016/TM 0024/FL050/TP B38M/SK BKN028 TOPS 050
ITO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITO340016Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0024Reported at 00:24 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK BKN028 TOPS 050Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ITO UA /OV ITO330012/TM 2315/FL055/TP BE9L/SK SCT023-TOPS060
ITO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITO330012Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2315Reported at 23:15 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP BE9LAircraft type reporting.SK SCT023-TOPS060Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ITO UA /OV ITO330005/TM 2130/FL020/TP B717/SK BKN020
ITO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITO330005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2130Reported at 21:30 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP B717Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN020Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PHTO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PHTO reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,700 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 03
- 34%
- 26
- 23%
- 08
- 22%
- 21
- 21%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2336Z (1:36 PM HST)
TAF PHTO 122336Z 1300/1324 04011KT P6SM FEW045 BKN060 FM130400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW025 BKN050 FM132000 04011KT P6SM FEW045 BKN060
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PHTO
- IATA
- ITO
- FAA LID
- ITO
- City
- Hilo
- State
- Hawaii
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 38 ft
- Coordinates
- 19.7214, -155.0454
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.4 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.1 MHz
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Sunset in
- 2h 13m
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Historical Flying Weather at PHTO
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PHTO reported VFR conditions during about 86.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 255 VFR flying days a year. January had the most VFR weather; August had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.5 kt, calm 10.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87.8 | 10.7 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
| Feb | 83.7 | 13.9 | 2.3 | 0.1 |
| Mar | 81.4 | 15.6 | 2.9 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 81.7 | 15.8 | 2.5 | 0.1 |
| May | 83.7 | 14.5 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 83.5 | 14.8 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 81.3 | 16.4 | 2.3 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 81.3 | 16.0 | 2.6 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 87.8 | 10.6 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 85.2 | 12.5 | 2.2 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 83.3 | 14.0 | 2.6 | 0.1 |
| Dec | 82.3 | 14.7 | 2.9 | 0.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.7 kt |
| Feb | 6.0 kt |
| Mar | 5.8 kt |
| Apr | 5.8 kt |
| May | 5.6 kt |
| Jun | 5.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 5.3 kt |
| Oct | 5.2 kt |
| Nov | 5.3 kt |
| Dec | 5.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PHTO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Hilo International Airport in Hilo, HI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
PHTO weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PHTO?+
PHTO has 4 runways: 03, 08, 21, 26; the longest is 9,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PHTO report its own weather?+
Yes. Hilo International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PHTO have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PHTO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PHTO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PHTO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PHTO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Hilo International Airport (PHTO) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Hilo International Airport (PHTO)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Hilo International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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