
General aviation · Cape Gloucester, Australia
Hideaway Bay
- Coordinates
- 20°06′S 148°27′E
- Local time
- Australia/Brisbane
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
YHAB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Brisbane
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Cape Gloucester
Position
-20.1039, 148.4459
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YHAB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at HIDEAWAY BAY (YHAB / 0PL) in Cape Gloucester, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YHAB is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YHAB
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 YHAB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YHAB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YHAB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YHAB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YHAB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YHAB: 20° 6′ 14″ S 148° 26′ 45″ E.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Cape Gloucester
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Cape Gloucester. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YHAB.
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Cargo Operations at YHAB
Support for freighter operations into YHAB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YHAB sits in the network
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Operating into YHAB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Hideaway Bay — one desk for the whole trip.