Horn Island Airport (HID): Codes, Runways & Location
Horn Island Airport (IATA: HID · ICAO: YHID) is a medium-sized airport serving Horn, Australia. It lies at 10.5856° S, 142.2928° E, 43 ft (13 m) above sea level.
Overview of Horn Island Airport
Horn Island Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Horn in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code HID and the ICAO code YHID. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Horn Island Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1389 m (4557 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. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 43 ft (13 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kubin Island Airport (KUG) about 41 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 ≈ 1,389 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Horn Island Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Horn Island Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Horn Island Airport
Where is Horn Island Airport located?
Horn Island Airport is located in Horn, Australia. Its coordinates are 10.5856° S, 142.2928° E.
What is the airport code for Horn Island Airport?
Horn Island Airport has an IATA code of HID and an ICAO code of YHID.
How long is the runway at Horn Island Airport?
Horn Island Airport's longest runway is about 1389 m (4557 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Horn Island Airport have?
Horn Island Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Horn Island Airport a major airport?
Horn Island Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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