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Boigu Island Airport

IATA GICICAO YBOI🇦🇺 Boigu Island
Coordinates
9.2328°S, 142.2180°E
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:26
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
18:49

About 11h 38m 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 Boigu Island Airport

Boigu Island Airport is an airport serving Boigu Island in Queensland, Australia. It was officially opened as the Charlie Gibuma Memorial Airstrip on 26 July 1981 by Hon. Ken Tomkins, then Queensland Minister for Aboriginal and Island Affairs. The airport is operated by the Torres Strait Islands Regional Council.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YBOI

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 272,165 ft / 660 mGUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF127.100 MHz
MISCMISC120.600 MHz
MISCMISC122.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY BClass EControlledFL125FL245

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 Boigu Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Boigu Island Airport?

The ICAO code for Boigu Island Airport is YBOI, and its IATA code is GIC.

Where is Boigu Island Airport located?

Boigu Island Airport is small airport located in Boigu Island, Australia, at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Boigu Island Airport have?

Boigu Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,165 ft / 660 m.

What time zone is Boigu Island Airport in?

Boigu Island Airport is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Boigu Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Boigu Island Airport is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Boigu Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Boigu Island Airport is Saibai Island Airport (SBR), about 25.6 nm to the ese, followed by Kibuli Airstrip and Arufi Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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