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Hamilton Island Airport
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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Basic Info
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Runways
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Operations
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Fuel
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: YBHM
- Name: Hamilton Island Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- 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: N/A
- 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
- Open: N/A
- Close: 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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Explore HistoryFrequently 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.