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Nearest Airport to Hilo: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Hilo is Hilo International Airport (ITO), about 4.8 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA), 100 km away.

Closest airport ITO Hilo International Airport 4.8 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international KOA Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole 100 km · 62 mi · ~1 h 47 min by car

Airports near Hilo

  1. 1
    Hilo International Airport Flag of United StatesHilo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ITO 4.8 km3 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Waimea Kohala Airport Flag of United StatesWaimea (Kamuela), United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MUE 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
  3. 3
    Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole Flag of United StatesKailua-Kona, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    KOA 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  4. 4
    Hana Airport Flag of United StatesHana, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HNM 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
  5. 5
    Kahului International Airport Flag of United StatesKahului, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OGG 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 24 min
  6. 6
    Kapalua Airport Flag of United StatesLahaina, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JHM 214 km133 mi · ~3 h 50 min
  7. 7
    Manele Heliport Flag of United StatesLanai, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    — 221 km137 mi · ~3 h 57 min
  8. 8
    Lanai Airport Flag of United StatesLanai City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LNY 227 km141 mi · ~4 h 03 min
  9. 9
    Kalaupapa Airport Flag of United StatesKalaupapa, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
    LUP 256 km159 mi · ~4 h 34 min
  10. 10
    Molokai Airport Flag of United StatesKaunakakai, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKK 262 km163 mi · ~4 h 41 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Hilo; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Hilo?

The nearest airport to Hilo is Hilo International Airport (ITO), about 4.8 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA), 100 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Hilo?

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) is 100 km from Hilo in a straight line — roughly 1 h 47 min by car.

What other airports are near Hilo?

Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE) — 67 km, Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) — 100 km and Hana Airport (HNM) — 153 km.

How long does it take to get from Hilo to Hilo International Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.8 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.