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Broken Hill Airport (YBHI/BHQ) — Broken Hill, Australia

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 126.7
Runways: 05/23, 14/32
Elevation: 958 ft

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77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YBHI
Name: Broken Hill Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -32.0014
Longitude: 141.472
Elevation: 958 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Broken Hill
IATA Code: BHQ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Australia/Broken_Hill
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 2515x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME, NDB
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 1000x30m
Surface: SAN
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 126.700 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.600 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 6-10/tonne
Parking Fee: AUD 4-6/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Broken Hill Airport. Far western NSW. Mining city. RFDS base. Council-owned. Important outback hub. GST applicable.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Fuel available. Remote premium applies. RFDS operations ensure fuel availability. Pre-arrange large uplifts.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. Major RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor Service) base.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Semi-arid climate; dust storms possible. Note: Broken Hill operates on SA time (ACST/ACDT). Runway 1979m.

Airport Services

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Australia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.

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Active NOTAMs

F3304/26

caution

NDB issue

NDB 'BHI' 332 PILOT MNT

2026-08-31 02:03 UTC 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YBHI?: The tower frequency at Broken Hill Airport is 126.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at YBHI?: Broken Hill Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does YBHI require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict. Permit details for Australia
Where is YBHI located?: Broken Hill Airport (YBHI) is located in Broken Hill, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YBHI?: The IATA code for Broken Hill Airport is BHQ.
How long is the runway at YBHI?: The main runway at Broken Hill Airport (05/23) measures 2515x30m.

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