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Hamilton Island Airport

IATA HTIICAO YBHM🇦🇺 Hamilton Island
Coordinates
20.3581°S, 148.9520°E
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
8.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:17
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
17:41
Civil dusk
18:05

About 11h 1m 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 Hamilton Island Airport

Hamilton Island Airport

Hamilton Island Airport is a privately owned public use aerodrome, the main airport on Hamilton Island, Queensland. The airport is settled on mostly reclaimed land and is commercially served year-round by Virgin Australia and Qantas. Hamilton Island Airport handles flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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

Live weather

YBHM

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 32▸ displaced5,591 ft / 1,704 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS114.400 MHz
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSBRISBANE CNTR135.500 MHz
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
8.00 – 16.00
Contact
Services
TransfersParking

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
SWAMPY CTA C3Class CCTAFL125FL155
SWAMPY CTA C4Class CCTAFL155FL180
SWAMPY CTA C2Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
SWAMPY CTA C1Class CCTA4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
HAMILTON IS CTA D1Class DCTA1000 ft MSL1500 ft MSL
HAMILTON IS CTA D4Class DCTA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
HAMILTON IS CTA D3Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
HAMILTON IS CTA D2Class DCTA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
HAMILTON IS CONTROL ZONE (D)Class DCTRGND1000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
BRISBANE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL

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 Hamilton Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hamilton Island Airport?

The ICAO code for Hamilton Island Airport is YBHM, and its IATA code is HTI.

Where is Hamilton Island Airport located?

Hamilton Island Airport is medium airport located in Hamilton Island, Australia, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Hamilton Island Airport have?

Hamilton Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,591 ft / 1,704 m.

Which airlines fly to Hamilton Island Airport?

Airlines historically serving Hamilton Island Airport include Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Hamilton Island Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Hamilton Island Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Hamilton Island Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hamilton Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hamilton Island Airport is approximately 8.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hamilton Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Hamilton Island Airport is Lindeman Island Airport (LDC), about 7.6 nm to the se, followed by Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport and Midge Point.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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