Broken Hill Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Broken Hill, Australia. Its IATA code is BHQ and its ICAO code is YBHI. The airport lies at an elevation of 958 ft (292 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 8,251 ft (2,515 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Broken_Hill time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BHQ
- ICAO code
- YBHI
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 958 ft (292 m)
- Coordinates
- -32.0014, 141.4720
- Time zone
- Australia/Broken_Hill
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,251 ft · 2,515 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 14/32 | 3,281 ft · 1,000 m | 98 ft · 30 m | SAN | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Broken Hill Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MQL Mildura Airport | Mildura, Australia | 254 km · 158 mi |
| PUG Port Augusta Airport | Australia | 358 km · 222 mi |
| WYA Whyalla Airport | Whyalla, Australia | 389 km · 242 mi |
| CAZ Cobar Airport | Australia | 412 km · 256 mi |
| ADL Adelaide International Airport | Adelaide, Australia | 426 km · 265 mi |
| OLP Olympic Dam Airport | Olympic Dam, Australia | 468 km · 291 mi |
| BRK Bourke Airport | Australia | 479 km · 298 mi |
| KGC Kingscote Airport | Australia | 551 km · 342 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BHQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 930 | 578 | 502 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,413 | 3,363 | 2,923 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,513 | 4,669 | 4,057 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,414 | 5,228 | 4,543 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,569 | 5,946 | 5,167 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,433 | 6,483 | 5,633 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,121 | 6,910 | 6,005 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,766 | 7,932 | 6,893 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,794 | 8,571 | 7,448 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,869 | 8,618 | 7,488 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,075 | 8,746 | 7,600 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,678 | 9,742 | 8,465 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,758 | 9,791 | 8,508 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,125 | 10,020 | 8,707 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,251 | 10,098 | 8,775 | View route |
| JFK New York | 16,739 | 10,401 | 9,038 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 122.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Broken Hill Airport?
The IATA code of Broken Hill Airport is BHQ and its ICAO code is YBHI.
Where is Broken Hill Airport located?
Broken Hill Airport is in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, at -32.0014, 141.4720.
What time zone is Broken Hill Airport in?
Broken Hill Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Broken_Hill. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Broken Hill Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 8,251 ft (2,515 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Broken Hill Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Mildura Airport (MQL), about 254 km (158 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.