Horn Island Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Horn, Australia. Its IATA code is HID and its ICAO code is YHID. The airport lies at an elevation of 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 4,557 ft (1,389 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HID
- ICAO code
- YHID
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 43 ft (13 m)
- Coordinates
- -10.5856, 142.2928
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,557 ft · 1,389 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 14/32 | 4,052 ft · 1,235 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Horn Island Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KUG Kubin Island Airport | Kubin Island, Australia | 41 km · 25 mi |
| ABM Northern Peninsula Airport | Bamaga, Australia | 44 km · 27 mi |
| BDD Badu Island Airport | Badu Island, Australia | 50 km · 31 mi |
| UBB Mabuiag Island Airport | Mabuiag Island, Australia | 71 km · 44 mi |
| SYU Warraber Island Airport | Sue Islet, Australia | 72 km · 45 mi |
| XMY Yam Island Airport | Yam Island, Australia | 93 km · 58 mi |
| CNC Coconut Island Airport | Australia | 104 km · 65 mi |
| SBR Saibai Island Airport | Saibai Island, Australia | 139 km · 86 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HID. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,751 | 1,709 | 1,485 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,439 | 2,759 | 2,397 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,137 | 3,192 | 2,774 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,225 | 3,868 | 3,361 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,237 | 5,118 | 4,448 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,203 | 6,340 | 5,509 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,515 | 7,155 | 6,217 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,807 | 7,336 | 6,375 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,744 | 7,919 | 6,881 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,383 | 8,316 | 7,226 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,929 | 8,655 | 7,521 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,355 | 8,920 | 7,751 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,359 | 8,922 | 7,753 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,624 | 9,087 | 7,896 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,152 | 9,415 | 8,181 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,114 | 10,013 | 8,701 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.500 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 120.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Horn Island Airport?
The IATA code of Horn Island Airport is HID and its ICAO code is YHID.
Where is Horn Island Airport located?
Horn Island Airport is in Horn, Queensland, Australia, at -10.5856, 142.2928.
What time zone is Horn Island Airport in?
Horn Island 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 Horn Island Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 4,557 ft (1,389 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Horn Island Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kubin Island Airport (KUG), about 41 km (25 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.