# Hilo International Airport (ITO)

> Hilo, US · IATA: ITO · ICAO: PHTO · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ITO` |
| ICAO | `PHTO` |
| City | Hilo |
| Country | US |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 19.72140, -155.04800 |

## Description

Rain drums on the orchid sheds of east Hawaii, and much of what grows here leaves by air: Hilo International Airport (ITO) ships orchids, anthuriums and tropical foliage to the mainland, with a share of the island's papaya crop following the same route. Hawaiian Air Cargo and Aloha Air Cargo keep the cold chain intact for these perishables. Set beneath Mauna Loa and near the Kilauea volcano, Hilo retains a long runway from its earlier overseas era. The tonnage is modest but genuine; heavy freight stays with the ships while flowers fly.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/hilo-international-airport-ito](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/hilo-international-airport-ito)*

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