Hamilton Island Airport (YBHM)
Medium airport · Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Hamilton Island Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBHM |
| IATA | HTI |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 20°21'29" E 148°57'7" -20.35810, 148.95200 |
| Location | Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,591 ft (1704 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hamilton Island Airport at a glance
Hamilton Island Airport is a medium airport in Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as HTI. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBHM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 5,591 ft (1704 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBHM 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 Hamilton Island Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport | YBPN | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Mackay Airport | YBMK | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Moranbah Airport | YMRB | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Dysart Airport | YDYS | 259 km (140 NM) |
| Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville | YBTL | 260 km (140 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hamilton Island Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Hamilton Island 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 Hamilton Island Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hamilton Island Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hamilton Island Airport is YBHM, and its IATA code is HTI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hamilton Island Airport above sea level?
Hamilton Island Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hamilton Island Airport located?
The airport lies at -20.3581, 148.9520 — in Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport, about 44 km away.
Does YBHM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBHM 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 Hamilton Island Airport?
Hamilton Island Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,591 ft (1704 m) with a ASP surface.