ITO
Hilo TRACAB
FAA Air Traffic Control Tower at Hilo International Airport Hilo, Hawaii
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | ITO |
| Facility Name | Hilo TRACAB |
| Airport | Hilo International Airport |
| Type | Tower and Approach Control |
| Level | Level 5
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• Prior to Nov 2022: Level 6
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| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0600-2200 |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZHN (HCF) |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
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| Address | 1363 Mokuea St Hilo, HI 96720 |
| Phone Number | 808-935-4658 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Hilo TRACAB, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $41.61 | $56.17 | $86,843 | $117,237 |
| D3 | $38.26 | $41.61 | $79,842 | $86,843 |
| AG | $28.19 | $28.19 | $58,838 | $58,838 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay, and the additions listed under Pay Factors. It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 5 |
| Locality Area | Hawaii |
| Locality Pay | 22.21% |
| Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) | 2.91% (tax-free) |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 131.9 (31.9% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $65,840 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 5 CPC band maximum) | $93,699 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.21% of Basic Pay for Hawaii) | + $20,811 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $114,510 |
| + COLA (2.91% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $2,727 |
| = Total Pay | $117,237 |
| Basic Pay (Level 5 CPC band minimum) | $69,408 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.21% of Basic Pay for Hawaii) | + $15,415 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $84,823 |
| + COLA (2.91% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $2,020 |
| = Total Pay | $86,843 |
| Basic Pay (Level 5 D3 band maximum) | $69,408 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.21% of Basic Pay for Hawaii) | + $15,415 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $84,823 |
| + COLA (2.91% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $2,020 |
| = Total Pay | $86,843 |
| Basic Pay (Level 5 D3 band minimum) | $63,812 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.21% of Basic Pay for Hawaii) | + $14,173 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $77,985 |
| + COLA (2.91% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $1,857 |
| = Total Pay | $79,842 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.21% of Basic Pay for Hawaii) | + $10,444 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $57,470 |
| + COLA (2.91% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $1,368 |
| = Total Pay | $58,838 |
The AG band is a single national rate, so the top and bottom of the band are the same.
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.21% of Basic Pay for Hawaii) | + $10,444 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $57,470 |
| + COLA (2.91% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $1,368 |
| = Total Pay | $58,838 |
The AG band is a single national rate, so the top and bottom of the band are the same.
Amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar, so lines can differ from the total by a dollar or two.
ATC pay has stalled over the past decade. Marangos & Brown are on a mission to increase pay.
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, October 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 10 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 11 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 90.91% |
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Projected Staffing
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103.89% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 2 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 0.6 |
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Number of Trainees
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2 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 1 |
| ↳ Developmental 3 | 1 |
| Training Information, October 2026 | |
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| Training Time (Avg) | 1.13 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.19 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.61 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 100% |
| ↳ New Hires | 100% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 88% |
| Travel Days from Academy | Variable |
Historical Trends
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NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See ITO transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, October 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 89.99% |
| Gaining Target | 108.17% |
| Possible Gains | 1 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 7 |
| ↳ Standard | 7 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 1 |
| Last Standard Release | 0.2 years ago |
| ERR Demand, September 15, 2026 | |
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| ERRs on File (Inbound) | 2 |
| ↳ Releasable | 0 |
| Employees with ERRs (Outbound) | 0 |
| ↳ As % of CPCs | 0.0% |
| ↳ Total ERRs (Outbound) | 0 |
ERR Demand Trends
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Traffic
| September 2025 - August 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 35,381 operations/yr |
| TRACON Operations | 29,258 operations/yr |
| Total Operations | 64,639 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 177 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 5 Up/Down) |
75,600 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -14.5% vs peer median |