
General aviation · Heck Field, Australia
Heck Field
- Coordinates
- 27°46′S 153°20′E
- Local time
- Australia/Brisbane
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Field information
YHEC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Heck Field (YHEC/AZ2) has 2 runways; the longest, 10/28, is 2,296 ft (700 m) of gravel. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YHEC, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Brisbane
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Heck Field
Position
-27.7675, 153.3394
Runways · YHEC
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,296 ft (700 m) | — | gravel | — |
| 18/36 | 2,296 ft (700 m) | — | gravel | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YHEC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at HECK FIELD (YHEC / AZ2) in Heck Field, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YHEC 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 YHEC
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 YHEC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YHEC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at YHEC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YHEC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YHEC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YHEC: 27° 46′ 3″ S 153° 20′ 22″ E.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Heck Field
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Heck Field. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YHEC.
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Cargo Operations at YHEC
Support for freighter operations into YHEC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YHEC sits in the network
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Operating into YHEC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Heck Field — one desk for the whole trip.