Hughenden Airport is a small airport serving Hughenden, Australia. Its IATA code is HGD and its ICAO code is YHUG. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,043 ft (318 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 5,394 ft (1,644 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HGD
- ICAO code
- YHUG
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 1,043 ft (318 m)
- Coordinates
- -20.8150, 144.2250
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,051 ft · 930 m | 59 ft · 18 m | Gravel | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,394 ft · 1,644 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Hughenden Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RCM Richmond Airport | Australia | 116 km · 72 mi |
| WIN Winton Airport | Australia | 209 km · 130 mi |
| JCK Julia Creek Airport | Australia | 261 km · 162 mi |
| LRE Longreach Airport | Longreach, Australia | 291 km · 181 mi |
| TSV Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville | Townsville, Australia | 317 km · 197 mi |
| BCI Barcaldine Airport | Barcaldine, Australia | 325 km · 202 mi |
| PMK Palm Island Airport | Australia | 336 km · 209 mi |
| CNJ Cloncurry Airport | Cloncurry, Australia | 387 km · 240 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HGD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 1,612 | 1,002 | 871 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,022 | 3,121 | 2,712 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,285 | 3,905 | 3,394 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,352 | 4,568 | 3,970 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,053 | 5,625 | 4,888 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,868 | 6,753 | 5,868 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,362 | 7,060 | 6,135 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,934 | 7,416 | 6,444 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,450 | 8,357 | 7,262 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,617 | 8,461 | 7,353 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,961 | 9,296 | 8,078 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 14,964 | 9,298 | 8,080 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,046 | 9,349 | 8,124 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,403 | 9,571 | 8,317 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,441 | 9,594 | 8,337 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,814 | 9,826 | 8,539 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 119.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Hughenden Airport?
The IATA code of Hughenden Airport is HGD and its ICAO code is YHUG.
Where is Hughenden Airport located?
Hughenden Airport is in Hughenden, Queensland, Australia, at -20.8150, 144.2250.
What time zone is Hughenden Airport in?
Hughenden Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Hughenden Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 5,394 ft (1,644 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Hughenden Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Richmond Airport (RCM), about 116 km (72 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.