Brighton Downs Airport (BHT): Codes, Runways & Location
Brighton Downs Airport (IATA: BHT) is a small airport serving Brighton Downs, Australia. It lies at 23.3658° S, 141.5629° E, 390 ft (119 m) above sea level.
Overview of Brighton Downs Airport
Brighton Downs Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Brighton Downs in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code BHT. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Brighton Downs Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. The field elevation is 390 ft (119 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Diamantina Lakes Airport (DYM) about 61 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton Downs Airport
Where is Brighton Downs Airport located?
Brighton Downs Airport is located in Brighton Downs, Australia. Its coordinates are 23.3658° S, 141.5629° E.
What is the airport code for Brighton Downs Airport?
Brighton Downs Airport has an IATA code of BHT.
How long is the runway at Brighton Downs Airport?
Brighton Downs Airport's longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Brighton Downs Airport have?
Brighton Downs Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Brighton Downs Airport a major airport?
Brighton Downs Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Brighton Downs Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.