How busy is Hilo International right now?

The TSA wait at ITO is about about 7 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy ITO is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for ITO?

The FAA airport status for ITO (Hilo International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. ITO has an on-time departure rate of 87%, with an average delay of 42 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is ITO busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Hilo International (ITO). TSA wait is currently about about 7 min. Overall, 87% of flights depart on time from ITO. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Hilo International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at ITO. On a typical day, 87% of departures from Hilo International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 42 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Hilo International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current ITO delays. Historically, 87% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 42 minutes. About 0.8% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Hilo International?

When departures at ITO (Hilo International) are delayed, the average delay is about 42 minutes. Overall, 87% of flights depart on time. About 0.8% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Hilo International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At ITO, 87% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 42 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Hilo International?

ITO is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from Hilo International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including ITO. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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Q: What are TSA wait times at ITO?

The TSA wait at ITO is about about 7 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (27-33 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Hilo International — Hilo

ITO delays today: Hilo International has an on-time departure rate of about 87%. The FAA airport status for ITO typically shows an average delay of 42 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 0.8% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 12 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 7 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 8 AM (27–33 minutes)

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Departures here are usually on time. About 87% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 12 minutes.

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