ITO
Hilo TRACAB
FAA Control Tower and Approach Control Hilo, Hawaii
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | ITO |
| Facility Name | Hilo TRACAB |
| Airport Name | Hilo Intl |
| Type | Tower and Approach Control |
| Leveli | Level 5 History |
| Core 30 Airporti | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0600-2200 |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZHN (HCF) |
| Airport Diagram | View Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1363 Mokuea St Hilo, HI 96720 |
| Phone Number | 808-935-4658 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Hilo TRACAB
| Career Leveli | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max.i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Leveli | Level 5 |
| Locality Area | Hawaii |
| Locality Payi | 22.21% |
| Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)i | 2.91% (tax-free) |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Indexi | 131.9 (31.9% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Mini | $65,840 |
ATC pay has stalled over the past decade. Marangos & Brown are on a mission to increase pay.
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Boardi | 14 CPCs |
| 2026 TRB Targeti | 11 CPCs |
| 2026 TRB Staffingi | 127% |
| CRWG Targeti | 15 CPCs |
|
Number of Trainees
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|
2 trainees |
| ↳ Developmental 1 | 1 |
| ↳ Developmental 3 | 1 |
| Current CRWG Staffingi | 93% |
|
Projected CRWG Staffingi
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|
95% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 1.8 |
| ↳ Committed Outbounds | - 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 0.5 |
| Training Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg)i | 1.19 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.25 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.61 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg)i | 91% |
| ↳ New Hires | 89% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 91% |
| Travel Days from Academyi | Variable |
Historical Trends
ITO Staffing Percentages
ITO Personnel Counts
ITO Training Metrics
Traffic
| April 2025 - March 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 35,732 operations/year |
| TRACON Operations | 30,218 operations/year |
| Total Operations | 65,950 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 181 operations/day |
Traffic History
NCEPT
| Current NCEPT Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Possible Lossesi Apr 2026 |
3 |
| Expected Staffing (12-Month)i Apr 2026 |
98.8% |
| Possible Gains to National Avgi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Priority / Draft Orderi Mar 2026 |
#244 |
| Inbound ERRs on Filei Feb 2026 |
0 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRsi Feb 2026 |
0 (0%) |
NCEPT is the centralized system for managing controller-requested transfers between facilities. Transfer requests are only approved based upon a set of complex metrics that attempt to balance the distribution of the workforce.
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Administration
| Organizational Structure | |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Western |
| District | Hawaii/Guam |
| HR Region | Western Pacific |