Mount Hotham Airport (YHOT)
Medium airport · Mount Hotham, Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Mount Hotham Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YHOT |
| IATA | MHU |
| Elevation | 4,260 ft (1298 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 37°2'51" E 147°20'2" -37.04750, 147.33400 |
| Location | Mount Hotham, Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,762 ft (1451 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mount Hotham Airport at a glance
Mount Hotham Airport is a medium airport in Mount Hotham, Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as MHU. The field elevation of 4,260 ft (1298 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YHOT 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 4,762 ft (1451 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 YHOT 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 Mount Hotham Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bairnsdale Airport | YBNS | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Corryong Airport | YCRG | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Albury Airport | YMAY | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Wangaratta Airport | YWGT | 115 km (62 NM) |
| RAAF Base East Sale | YMES | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mount Hotham Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,260 ft field elevation of Mount Hotham 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 Mount Hotham Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mount Hotham Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mount Hotham Airport is YHOT, and its IATA code is MHU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mount Hotham Airport above sea level?
Mount Hotham Airport sits at an elevation of 4,260 feet (1298 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mount Hotham Airport located?
The airport lies at -37.0475, 147.3340 — in Mount Hotham, Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bairnsdale Airport, about 96 km away.
Does YHOT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YHOT 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 Mount Hotham Airport?
Mount Hotham Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,762 ft (1451 m) with a ASP surface.