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Mount Hotham Airport

IATA MHUICAO YHOT🇦🇺 Mount Hotham
Coordinates
37.0475°S, 147.3340°E
Elevation
4,260 ft (1,298 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-VIC
Time zone
Melbourne(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
12.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:54
Sunrise
07:22
Sunset
17:12
Civil dusk
17:40

About 9h 49m 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 Mount Hotham Airport

Mount Hotham Airport

Mount Hotham Airport is a small Australian regional airport, which serves the Victorian ski resort of Mount Hotham. It is Australia's highest-altitude airport.

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

Live weather

YHOT

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 294,762 ft / 1,451 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.750 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR125.200 MHz

Airspace in this area(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY BClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY CClass EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MOUNT HOTHAMSpecial 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 Mount Hotham Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mount Hotham Airport?

The ICAO code for Mount Hotham Airport is YHOT, and its IATA code is MHU.

Where is Mount Hotham Airport located?

Mount Hotham Airport is medium airport located in Mount Hotham, Australia, at an elevation of 4,260 ft (1,298 m).

How many runways does Mount Hotham Airport have?

Mount Hotham Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,762 ft / 1,451 m.

What time zone is Mount Hotham Airport in?

Mount Hotham Airport is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mount Hotham Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mount Hotham Airport is approximately 12.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mount Hotham Airport?

The nearest airport to Mount Hotham Airport is Omeo Airport (YOMO), about 13.5 nm to the ese, followed by Lake Omeo Dry Lake Ultralightport and Benambra Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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