Welcome to the Official Hilo International Airport (ITO) Website
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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Governor Ige outlines re-opening, recovery plan – extends 14-day quarantine for travelers to Hawaii, inter-island travelers
May 18, 2020 – Gov. David Ige today signed the 8th supplemental emergency proclamation, extending the 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving in the State of Hawai‘i, as well as for inter-island travelers through June 30. MORE>>
Governor Ige gives first round of businesses greenlight to re-open
May 5, 2020 – Gov. Ige today signed a 7th Supplementary Emergency Proclamation that authorizes the first group of businesses to re-open since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the temporary closure of non-essential businesses across the state on Mar. 25. The latest proclamation also allows residents to leave their homes to patronize certain businesses and activities under the new “Safer-at-Home” order. Social distancing, travel quarantine requirements remain in place. MORE>
Governor Ige Extends Stay-At-Home And Travel Restrictions To End Of May
April 25, 2020 – Gov. David Ige signed a a sixth supplemental proclamation amending and restating prior proclamations and executive orders related to the COVID-19 emergency. The proclamation extends the stay-at-home order across the state including the 14-day quarantine for both visitors and residents entering the state and for inter-island travelers until end of May. MORE>
Improved verification process implemented for airline passengers
April 24, 2020 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has implemented improved measures to verify incoming passenger information before they leave the airport to help ensure people are abiding by the traveler quarantine order. The enhanced process is underway at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and will begin statewide in the coming days. MORE>>
COVID-19 Temporary Terminal and Gate Closures
April 13, 2020 – Hilo International Airport has temporarily closed off certain areas of the airport to public access. Please view the terminal and gate map closures here.
Safe Travels web application launched
April 9, 2020 – The State of Hawaii has launched a web application to collect traveler information. Upon arrival, each traveler can now enter their information directly on the State's web application at Safe Travels website.
All interisland travelers that do not have access to digitally submit their information must complete the manual Interisland Declaration Form.
All arriving International and Continental U.S. travelers shall continue to complete and submit the State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture Plants and Animal Declaration form.
All travelers shall also complete the 14-Day Order For Self Quarantine form.
View the COVID-19 informational card to travelers.
View the Order for Arriving Persons Traveling Who Are Exempt from Self-Quarantine.
For questions about exemptions, email [email protected].
Governor Ige issues emergency order requiring self-quarantine for inter-island travelers
March 31, 2020 – Gov. David Ige today signed a fourth supplementary proclamation that requires all residents and visitors traveling between any of the islands in the State of Hawai‘i to self-quarantine for 14 days. The quarantine mandate takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wed., Apr. 1. All who travel inter-island will be required to fill out and sign an Interisland Declaration Form. It will include: Name; residential address; contact telephone number; and destination information. They must also indicate the purpose of their travel. MORE>>
Governor Ige orders mandatory 14-day quarantine for all individuals arriving or returning to the State of Hawaiʻi
March 21, 2020 – Gov. David Y. Ige issued a second supplemental emergency proclamation ordering all individuals, both residents and visitors, arriving or returning to the State of Hawaiʻi to a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. The mandate — the first such action in the nation — applies to all arrivals at state airports from the continental U.S. and international destinations and extends to other private and commercial aircrafts. MORE>>
Additional hand sanitizer dispensers installed at airports statewide to help fight Covid-19
March 12, 2020 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is installing 250 hand sanitizing dispensers with more than 12,000 boxes of anti-bacterial solution that will be placed in high passenger volume areas throughout the airports statewide. MORE>>
What’s New
Vehicle height limiter to be installed for improvement project at Hilo International Airport parking lot
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>>
Construction closure for improvement project scheduled for Hilo International Airport parking lot
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>>
Improvement project scheduled for Hilo International Airport parking lot
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>>
Transportation Network Companies Eligible To Begin Pick Up Service At Neighbor Island Airports Beginning Feb. 1, 2019
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>>
