Hopetoun Airport (YHPN)
Medium airport · Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Hopetoun Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YHPN |
| IATA | HTU |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 35°42'55" E 142°21'36" -35.71530, 142.36000 |
| Location | Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,730 ft (1137 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 1,598 ft (487 m) | 98 ft | GRS | Yes |
Hopetoun Airport at a glance
Hopetoun Airport is a medium airport in Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as HTU. The field elevation of 256 ft (78 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YHPN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 3,730 ft (1137 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YHPN 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 Hopetoun Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warracknabeal Airport | YWKB | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Horsham Airport | YHSM | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Swan Hill Airport | YSWH | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Kerang Airport | YKER | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Stawell Airport | YSWL | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hopetoun Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 256 ft field elevation of Hopetoun 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 Hopetoun Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hopetoun Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hopetoun Airport is YHPN, and its IATA code is HTU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hopetoun Airport above sea level?
Hopetoun Airport sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hopetoun Airport located?
The airport lies at -35.7153, 142.3600 — in Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Warracknabeal Airport, about 68 km away.
Does YHPN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YHPN 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 Hopetoun Airport?
Hopetoun Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 3,730 ft (1137 m) with a ASP surface.