What is the tower frequency at YBHM?

The tower frequency at Hamilton Island Airport is 126.7, 118.7 MHz.

What fuel is available at YBHM?

Hamilton Island Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does YBHM require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Hamilton Island Airport (Australia).

Does YBHM require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Hamilton Island Airport.

Where is YBHM located?

Hamilton Island Airport (YBHM) is located in Hamilton Island, Australia.

What is the IATA code for YBHM?

The IATA code for Hamilton Island Airport is HTI.

How long is the runway at YBHM?

The main runway at Hamilton Island Airport (14/32) measures 1704x45m.

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Hamilton Island Airport (YBHM/HTI) — Hamilton Island, Australia

Hamilton Island Airport (YBHM/HTI) serves Hamilton Island, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (14/32). Field elevation is 15 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

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: YBHM
Name: Hamilton Island Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -20.358101
Longitude: 148.951996
Elevation: 15 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Hamilton Island
IATA Code: HTI
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Australia/Lindeman
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 1704x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 126.700, 118.700 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 135.500 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 114.400 MHz

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: No
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: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Hamilton Island Airport Operations; +61 7 4946 9999. PPR for non-scheduled flights.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 10-14/tonne
Parking Fee: AUD 6-9/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Hamilton Island Airport. Privately owned (Hamilton Island Enterprises). Whitsundays resort gateway. Only commercial airport on a Great Barrier Reef island. GST applicable.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited fuel supply. Island location premium. Pre-arrange all fuel uplifts.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew. Operations limited to daylight hours for most aircraft. Runway 1760m. Hilly terrain; special procedures apply. Wind shear caution.

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

J2948/26 caution

Obstacle erected

OBST TOWER (LIT) 211FT AMSL ERECTED PSN 202056.39S 1485708.42E BRG 004 MAG 1000M FM ARP

2026-06-25 21:40:00 2026-07-31 00:00:00

N2315/26 info

VALIDATION OF TERMINAL INSTR FLT PROC WILL TAKE PLACE VALIDATION OPS INCLUDE RANDOM LOW ALT MANOEUVRING AND FLT COUNTER TO TFC FLOW IN ASSOCIATED CIRCUIT AREAS SEPARATE FIR NOTAM REFERS

2026-08-01 00:30:00 2026-08-01 05:00:00

J2947/26 info

MULTIPLE OBST BCN U/S 'LOWER DENT ISLAND' 318FT AMSL PSN 202033.00S 1485556.70E APRX BRG 310 MAG 2640M FM ARP U/S 'QUARRY HILL' 321FT AMSL PSN 202219.40S 1485713.40E APRX BRG 172 MAG 1562M FM ARP U/S

2026-06-25 21:39:00 2026-07-31 00:00:00

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Nearby Airports

YLIN Lindeman Island Airport 8 NM YSHR Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport 12 NM YBPN Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport 24 NM YLAK Lakeside Airpark 27 NM YBPI Brampton Island Airport 33 NM YHAB Hideaway Bay Airport 32 NM YBWN Bowen Airport 46 NM YBMK Mackay Airport 50 NM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YBHM?: The tower frequency at Hamilton Island Airport is 126.7, 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at YBHM?: Hamilton Island Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does YBHM require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Hamilton Island Airport (Australia).
Does YBHM require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Hamilton Island Airport.
Where is YBHM located?: Hamilton Island Airport (YBHM) is located in Hamilton Island, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YBHM?: The IATA code for Hamilton Island Airport is HTI.
How long is the runway at YBHM?: The main runway at Hamilton Island Airport (14/32) measures 1704x45m.

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