Runway 03 at Hilo Intl (PHTO) in Hilo, Hawaii is the 03 end of the 03/21 runway. The opposite end is 21. Runway 03 has a magnetic heading of 041°. It is 5,601 ft long and 150 ft wide. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this end. Field elevation at PHTO is 37.6 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 03 is 32.7 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 03
Based on the current METAR wind at PHTO.
- Headwind
- -2.3 kt
- Crosswind
- 1.9 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 141°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 21
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 03
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 30°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 300°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (210°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 30°M for Runway 03
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 03 at PHTO?
Runway 03 at PHTO has a magnetic heading of 041°. That is the published runway end heading for the 03 end.
Is runway 03 at PHTO left or right traffic?
Runway 03 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction in the facts provided.
What is the length of runway 03 at PHTO?
Runway 03 is 5,601 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 03 at PHTO?
Surface is asphalt. The runway is listed as ASPH.
Does runway 03 have an ILS approach at PHTO?
No ILS is published for Runway 03 at PHTO. Check the published IAP for current approach data.
What is the opposite end of runway 03 at PHTO?
The opposite end is Runway 21. Runway 03 is one end of the 03/21 runway.