Hervey Bay Airport (YHBA)
Medium airport · Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Hervey Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YHBA |
| IATA | HVB |
| Elevation | 60 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°19'12" E 152°52'50" -25.32013, 152.88066 |
| Location | Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,561 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hervey Bay Airport at a glance
Hervey Bay Airport is a medium airport in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as HVB. The field elevation of 60 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YHBA 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, 11/29, offers 6,561 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YHBA 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 Hervey Bay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg Airport | YBUD | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Sunshine Coast Airport | YBSU | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Kingaroy Airport | YKRY | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Brisbane International Airport | YBBN | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Gladstone Airport | YGLA | 232 km (125 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hervey Bay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 60 ft field elevation of Hervey Bay 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 Hervey Bay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hervey Bay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hervey Bay Airport is YHBA, and its IATA code is HVB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hervey Bay Airport above sea level?
Hervey Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 60 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hervey Bay Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.3201, 152.8807 — in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bundaberg Airport, about 73 km away.
Does YHBA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YHBA 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 Hervey Bay Airport?
Hervey Bay Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,561 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.