Broken Hill Airport (YBHI)
Medium airport · Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Broken Hill Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBHI |
| IATA | BHQ |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 32°0'5" E 141°28'19" -32.00140, 141.47200 |
| Location | Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,251 ft (2515 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 98 ft | SAN | Yes |
Broken Hill Airport at a glance
Broken Hill Airport is a medium airport in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as BHQ. The field elevation of 958 ft (292 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBHI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 8,251 ft (2515 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBHI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Broken Hill Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mildura Airport | YMIA | 254 km (137 NM) |
| Renmark Airport | YREN | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Tibooburra Airport | YTIB | 289 km (156 NM) |
| Leigh Creek Airport | YLEC | 329 km (178 NM) |
| Balranald Airport | YBRN | 351 km (190 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Broken Hill Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 958 ft field elevation of Broken Hill Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Broken Hill Airport
What is the ICAO code of Broken Hill Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Broken Hill Airport is YBHI, and its IATA code is BHQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Broken Hill Airport above sea level?
Broken Hill Airport sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Broken Hill Airport located?
The airport lies at -32.0014, 141.4720 — in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mildura Airport, about 254 km away.
Does YBHI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBHI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Broken Hill Airport?
Broken Hill Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,251 ft (2515 m) with a ASP surface.