Horn Island Airport (YHID)
Medium airport · Horn, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Horn Island Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YHID |
| IATA | HID |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 10°35'8" E 142°17'34" -10.58564, 142.29277 |
| Location | Horn, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,557 ft (1389 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 4,052 ft (1235 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Horn Island Airport at a glance
Horn Island Airport is a medium airport in Horn, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as HID. The field elevation of 43 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YHID 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 — 08/26 — offers 4,557 ft (1389 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YHID 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 Horn Island Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daru Airport | AYDU | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Weipa Airport | YBWP | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Lockhart River Airport | YLHR | 268 km (145 NM) |
| Balimo Airport | AYBM | 291 km (157 NM) |
| Mopah International Airport | WAKK | 308 km (166 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Horn Island Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 43 ft field elevation of Horn 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 Horn Island Airport
What is the ICAO code of Horn Island Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Horn Island Airport is YHID, and its IATA code is HID. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Horn Island Airport above sea level?
Horn Island Airport sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Horn Island Airport located?
The airport lies at -10.5856, 142.2928 — in Horn, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Daru Airport, about 195 km away.
Does YHID publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YHID 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 Horn Island Airport?
Horn Island Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,557 ft (1389 m) with a ASP surface.