




Hilo International Airport is located on the east side of the Island of Hawaii. It is served by interisland airlines. The Big Island is home to active volcanoes, orchid farms, waterfalls and a rugged coast line. We look forward to welcoming you to Hilo.
April 18, 2022 – Following the court decision issued by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Biden Administration officials have advised that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) public transportation masking order is not in effect at this time. This means wearing masks on airport property is no longer required. MORE>>
March 23, 2022 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds everyone that masks must be worn at all times at State Airports through April 18, 2022. MORE>>
December 20, 2021 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division alerts travelers of limited parking at the five main airports across the state during the holiday season due to an anticipated increase in airline passengers. MORE>>
September 09, 2021 – Gov. David Ige has signed an executive order that requires contractors and visitors at state facilities and on state property to provide their vaccination or testing status prior to entry. The Order takes effect on Sept. 13, 2021. MORE>>
Aug 20, 2020 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is happy to announce that phase two of the new thermal temperature screening equipment installation has been completed at Hawaii’s five airports that accept trans-Pacific flights. A total of 133 cameras statewide are operational and available to detect people with a body temperature of 100.4 degrees and above. The equipment is now installed at all gates and departure security checkpoints at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Kahului Airport (OGG), Lihue Airport (LIH), Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO). MORE>>
June 24, 2020 – Electric vehicles have been able to park at airports free of charge since 2012. Electric vehicle owners will be assessed the parking fee at the airports and any other lot or metered area that was previously free beginning 12 a.m. on July 1, 2020. MORE>>
April 4, 2019 - The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division will be installing vehicle shelters over the parking lot entrance and exit lanes to provide shelter for motorists as they enter and exit the parking lot. To avoid causing damage to any vehicles or vehicle shelters, a vehicle height limiter bar will be installed at a height of 9’-6” at the parking lot entrance. MORE>>
March 8, 2019 - The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division will be closing the two exit lanes leading out of the parking lot at Hilo International Airport (ITO) on Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019 through Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019 to continue construction on the vehicle shelter over the public parking lot exit. The two exit lanes leading out of the parking lot will be closed overnight at approximately 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019, following the last scheduled passenger flight of the night, and will reopen at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019, weather permitting. Additional nightly closures will be scheduled to complete the project. MORE>>
February 8, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division is beginning an improvement project in the parking lot of the Hilo International Airport (ITO) on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 through Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. MORE>>
Jan. 24, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces that Transportation Network Companies (TNC) will be eligible to pick up customers at neighbor island airports beginning Feb. 1, 2019. Designated ride share pick up locations at Kahului Airport (OGG), Lihue Airport (LIH), Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA), Hilo International Airport (ITO) and Kapalua Airport (JHM) have been established by HDOT and are shown on the maps in the hyperlink for each airport. MORE>>
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA)
Hana Airport (HNM)
Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Kahului Airport (OGG)
Kalaeloa Airport (JRF)
Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)
Kapalua Airport (JHM)
Kawaihapai Airfield (HDH)
Lanai Airport (LNY)
Lihue Airport (LIH)
Molokai Airport (MKK)
Port Allen Airport (PAK)
Upolu Airport (UPP)
Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)
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