HILO KHLO RADIO TOWER — NGS TU2256

USNGStrigunknown#2981
Latitude
19.733215°
Longitude
-155.032733°
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in the vicinity of Hilo, Hawaii, at coordinates 19.73322° N, 155.03273° W, this trig point serves as a control station for surveying and mapping activities across the Hawaiian Islands. Trigonometric stations of this type are established to provide precise horizontal and vertical reference data for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The NGS maintains these monuments as essential benchmarks for maintaining coordinate system consistency and ensuring survey accuracy across the nation. Documentation and periodic verification of such stations remain critical for preserving the integrity of geodetic networks and supporting continued surveying operations in the region.

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HILO KHLO RADIO TOWER — NGS TU2256 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2981 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.733215°, -155.032733°, corresponding to 19° 43′ 59.58″ N, 155° 1′ 57.84″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like HILO KHLO RADIO TOWER — NGS TU2256 to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)19.733215, -155.032733
WGS84 (DMS)19° 43′ 59.58″ N, 155° 1′ 57.84″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
KEOKEA 1878 — NGS TU2190 — Hilo, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KEOKEA 2 — NGS TU2191 — Hilo, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILO RADIO RANGE — NGS TU2188
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ITO STA C AP — NGS AA3593 — Hilo, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ITO G — NGS DR8394 — Hilo, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GENERAL LYMAN FIELD AP B — NGS TU2192 — Hilo, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HILO KHLO RADIO TOWER — NGS TU2256?

HILO KHLO RADIO TOWER — NGS TU2256 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2981. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HILO KHLO RADIO TOWER — NGS TU2256?

The position of HILO KHLO RADIO TOWER — NGS TU2256 in WGS84 is 19.733215°, -155.032733° (decimal), or 19° 43′ 59.58″ N, 155° 1′ 57.84″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 5N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.