Small airport

Hells Gate Airport

ICAO YHEG

Coordinates

17.4556°S, 138.3489°E

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-QLD

Time zone

Darwin(UTC+09:30)

Magnetic variation

4.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:24

Sunrise

06:48

Sunset

17:59

Civil dusk

18:22

About 11h 12m 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 Hells Gate Airport

Hells Gate Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YHEG). It has 1 runway, the longest 4,921 ft / 1,500 m. It observes Australia/Darwin local time. The nearest airport is Westmoreland Airport (YWML), about 10.3 nm to the nw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
09 / 27	4,921 ft / 1,500 m	—	X	—	Unlit	Open

Radio frequencies (3)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	125.700 MHz
MISC	MISC	119.600 MHz
MISC	MISC	118.600 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
BRISBANE CENTRE B	Class E	Controlled	GND	6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245

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

Nearby airports

Westmoreland AirportYWML

10.3 nm NW (322°)

Kingfisher Camp AirportYKFC

23.9 nm S (188°)

Wollogorang AirportWLL

27.6 nm WNW (301°)

Redbank Mine AirportYRBM

37.1 nm WNW (296°)

Bowthorn AirportYBWT

37.9 nm S (186°)

Nudjaburra AirportYNUJ

38.8 nm SW (218°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hells Gate Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hells Gate Airport?

The ICAO code for Hells Gate Airport is YHEG.

Where is Hells Gate Airport located?

Hells Gate Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Hells Gate Airport have?

Hells Gate Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,921 ft / 1,500 m.

What time zone is Hells Gate Airport in?

Hells Gate Airport is in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Hells Gate Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hells Gate Airport is approximately 4.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hells Gate Airport?

The nearest airport to Hells Gate Airport is Westmoreland Airport (YWML), about 10.3 nm to the nw, followed by Kingfisher Camp Airport and Wollogorang Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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