Hervey Bay Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Hervey Bay, Australia. Its IATA code is HVB and its ICAO code is YHBA. The airport lies at an elevation of 60 ft (18 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 6,561 ft (2,000 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HVB
- ICAO code
- YHBA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 60 ft (18 m)
- Coordinates
- -25.3201, 152.8807
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,561 ft · 2,000 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Hervey Bay Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BDB Bundaberg Airport | Bundaberg, Australia | 73 km · 45 mi |
| MCY Sunshine Coast Airport | Maroochydore, Australia | 143 km · 89 mi |
| BNE Brisbane International Airport | Brisbane, Australia | 231 km · 144 mi |
| GLT Gladstone Airport | Gladstone, Australia | 232 km · 144 mi |
| THG Thangool Airport | Biloela, Australia | 250 km · 155 mi |
| OKY Oakey Army Aviation Centre | Australia | 259 km · 161 mi |
| WTB Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | Toowoomba, Australia | 271 km · 168 mi |
| ROK Rockhampton Airport | Rockhampton, Australia | 325 km · 202 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HVB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 973 | 605 | 525 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,033 | 3,749 | 3,258 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,907 | 4,292 | 3,730 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,185 | 5,086 | 4,419 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,068 | 6,256 | 5,436 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,433 | 7,104 | 6,174 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,768 | 7,312 | 6,354 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,877 | 7,380 | 6,413 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,674 | 7,875 | 6,843 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,207 | 8,828 | 7,671 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,460 | 8,985 | 7,808 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,629 | 9,090 | 7,899 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,404 | 9,572 | 8,317 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,910 | 9,886 | 8,591 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,335 | 10,150 | 8,820 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,338 | 10,152 | 8,822 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.550 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 124.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Hervey Bay Airport?
The IATA code of Hervey Bay Airport is HVB and its ICAO code is YHBA.
Where is Hervey Bay Airport located?
Hervey Bay Airport is in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, at -25.3201, 152.8807.
What time zone is Hervey Bay Airport in?
Hervey Bay 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 Hervey Bay Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 6,561 ft (2,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Hervey Bay Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Bundaberg Airport (BDB), about 73 km (45 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.