
Regional airport · Hervey Bay, Australia
Hervey Bay
- Elevation
- 60 ft
- Coordinates
- 25°19′S 152°53′E
- Local time
- Australia/Brisbane
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Field information
YHBA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Hervey Bay (YHBA/HVB) has one runway, 11/29, 6,561 ft (2,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YHBA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Australia/Brisbane
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Hervey Bay
Elevation
60 ft
Position
-25.3201, 152.8807
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Runways · YHBA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,561 ft (2,000 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YHBA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Hervey Bay (YHBA / HVB) in Hervey Bay, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YHBA 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 YHBA
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 YHBA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YHBA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YHBA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YHBA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YHBA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YHBA: 25° 19′ 12″ S 152° 52′ 50″ E; elevation 60 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Hervey Bay
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Hervey Bay. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YHBA.
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Cargo Operations at YHBA
Support for freighter operations into YHBA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YHBA sits in the network
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Operating into YHBA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Hervey Bay — one desk for the whole trip.