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Broken Hill Airport

IATA BHQICAO YBHI🇦🇺 Broken Hill
Coordinates
32.0014°S, 141.4720°E
Elevation
958 ft (292 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Broken Hill(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
8.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:37
Sunrise
07:04
Sunset
17:18
Civil dusk
17:44

About 10h 14m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Broken Hill Airport

Broken Hill Airport

Broken Hill Airport is an airport located 2.5 nautical miles southeast of Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YBHI

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 238,251 ft / 2,515 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 323,281 ft / 1,000 m98 ftSanLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR122.600 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE AClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
BROKEN HILL NSW (YBHI) CERTSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Broken Hill Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Broken Hill Airport?

The ICAO code for Broken Hill Airport is YBHI, and its IATA code is BHQ.

Where is Broken Hill Airport located?

Broken Hill Airport is medium airport located in Broken Hill, Australia, at an elevation of 958 ft (292 m).

How many runways does Broken Hill Airport have?

Broken Hill Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,251 ft / 2,515 m.

Which airlines fly to Broken Hill Airport?

Airlines historically serving Broken Hill Airport include Regional Express (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Broken Hill Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Broken Hill Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Broken Hill Airport in?

Broken Hill Airport is in the Australia/Broken Hill time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Broken Hill Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Broken Hill Airport is approximately 8.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Broken Hill Airport?

The nearest airport to Broken Hill Airport is Acacia Downs Airport (YACS), about 41.4 nm to the nne, followed by Corona Station Airport and Honeymoon Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Broken Hill Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.