Hervey Bay Airport (HVB): Codes, Runways & Location
Hervey Bay Airport (IATA: HVB · ICAO: YHBA) is a medium-sized airport serving Hervey Bay, Australia. It lies at 25.3201° S, 152.8807° E, 60 ft (18 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hervey Bay Airport
Hervey Bay Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Hervey Bay in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code HVB and the ICAO code YHBA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Hervey Bay Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2000 m (6561 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 60 ft (18 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Maryborough Airport (MBH) about 27 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 ≈ 2,000 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hervey Bay Airport
Where is Hervey Bay Airport located?
Hervey Bay Airport is located in Hervey Bay, Australia. Its coordinates are 25.3201° S, 152.8807° E.
What is the airport code for Hervey Bay Airport?
Hervey Bay Airport has an IATA code of HVB and an ICAO code of YHBA.
How long is the runway at Hervey Bay Airport?
Hervey Bay Airport's longest runway is about 2000 m (6561 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Hervey Bay Airport have?
Hervey Bay Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Hervey Bay Airport a major airport?
Hervey Bay Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Hervey Bay Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →