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Hughenden Airport

IATA HGDICAO YHUG🇦🇺 Hughenden
Coordinates
20.8150°S, 144.2250°E
Elevation
1,043 ft (318 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:36
Sunrise
07:00
Sunset
17:59
Civil dusk
18:23

About 10h 59m 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 Hughenden Airport

Hughenden Airport

Hughenden Airport is an airport in Hughenden, Queensland, Australia. The airport was opened in 1963. The airport is 2 nautical miles northeast of the town.

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

Live weather

YHUG

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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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 305,394 ft / 1,644 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
06 / 243,051 ft / 930 m59 ftGvlLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSBRISBANE CNTR119.800 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
HUGHENDEN QLD (YHUG) CERTSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,473 ft
Obstacle1,457 ft
Obstacle1,463 ft
Obstacle1,470 ft
Obstacle1,444 ft
Obstacle1,496 ft
Obstacle1,450 ft
Obstacle1,483 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hughenden Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hughenden Airport?

The ICAO code for Hughenden Airport is YHUG, and its IATA code is HGD.

Where is Hughenden Airport located?

Hughenden Airport is small airport located in Hughenden, Australia, at an elevation of 1,043 ft (318 m).

How many runways does Hughenden Airport have?

Hughenden Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,394 ft / 1,644 m.

What time zone is Hughenden Airport in?

Hughenden Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hughenden Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hughenden Airport is approximately 6.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hughenden Airport?

The nearest airport to Hughenden Airport is Tangorin Airport (AU-0487), about 14.6 nm to the s, followed by Boonderoo Airstrip and Dutton River Homestead airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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