
Regional airport · Hamilton Island, Australia
Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef)
- Elevation
- 15 ft
- Coordinates
- 20°21′S 148°57′E
- Local time
- Australia/Lindeman
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Field information
YBHM runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef) (YBHM/HTI) has one runway, 14/32, 5,591 ft (1,704 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YBHM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Australia/Lindeman
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Hamilton Island
Elevation
15 ft
Position
-20.3581, 148.9520
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Runways · YBHM
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,591 ft (1,704 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YBHM.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef) (YBHM / HTI) in Hamilton Island, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YBHM is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YBHM
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Australia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Australia. Applicable permit lead times for Australia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Australia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at YBHM
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YBHM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YBHM
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YBHM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YBHM
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YBHM: 20° 21′ 29″ S 148° 57′ 7″ E; elevation 15 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Hamilton Island
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Hamilton Island. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YBHM.
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Cargo Operations at YBHM
Support for freighter operations into YBHM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YBHM sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- YLINLindeman IslandLindeman Island, Australia8 NM139°→
- YSHRWhitsunday Airport/Shute HarbourShute Harbour, Australia12 NM294°→
- YBPNProserpine/Whitsunday CoastProserpine, Australia24 NM250°→
- YLAKLakeside AirparkLakeside Airpark, Australia27 NM223°→
- YHABHideaway BayCape Gloucester, Australia32 NM298°→
- YBMKMackayMackay, Australia50 NM165°→
Operating into YBHM?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef) — one desk for the whole trip.