Hamilton Island Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Hamilton Island Airport (ICAO YBHM) is the only airport on a Whitsunday island with its own scheduled commercial service. It sits on reclaimed land on Hamilton Island, off the Queensland coast inside the Great Barrier Reef. It opened in June 1984, when Ansett Australia held exclusive rights to serve it.
Services at Hamilton Island Airport
3 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 2optionsHotelsReef View Hotel, qualiaView hotels guide
- 1optionLoungesHamilton IslandView lounges guide
- 1optionShuttlesHamilton IslandView shuttles guide
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers500K500,000 in 2022
- Services4listed across 3 of 6 types
- Movements4.1K4,145 flights a year
- Local timeBrisbane time
- IATAHTIICAO YBHM
- Opened1984
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- HADomesticHamilton Island Airport TerminalQantas, QantasLink, Virgin Australia
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- Airlie BeachWest of the airport30 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Hamilton Island Airport?
Hamilton Island Airport uses the following codes: IATA: HTI, ICAO: YBHM. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Hamilton Island Airport located?
Hamilton Island Airport is located in Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia. The airport coordinates are -20.3581°, 148.9520°.
What services are available at Hamilton Island Airport?
Hamilton Island Airport offers: 1 lounges, 2 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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