Halls Creek
Halls Creek Airport is a medium airport in northern Western Australia, serving the remote town of Halls Creek and the wider East Kimberley region. Identified by IATA code HCQ and ICAO code YHLC, it is an important local gateway for regional access, business travel, and essential services in a part of Australia where road journeys can be long and conditions can vary by season. Its elevation of 1,346 feet (410 m) also means weather and operating conditions may feel different from those at sea-level airports.
About Halls Creek
Halls Creek Airport is a medium airport in northern Western Australia, serving the remote town of Halls Creek and the wider East Kimberley region. Identified by IATA code HCQ and ICAO code YHLC, it is an important local gateway for regional access, business travel, and essential services in a part of Australia where road journeys can be long and conditions can vary by season. Its elevation of 1,346 feet (410 m) also means weather and operating conditions may feel different from those at sea-level airports.
Overview
Halls Creek Airport is a medium airport in northern Western Australia, serving the remote town of Halls Creek and the wider East Kimberley region. Identified by IATA code HCQ and ICAO code YHLC, it is an important local gateway for regional access, business travel, and essential services in a part of Australia where road journeys can be long and conditions can vary by season. Its elevation of 1,346 feet (410 m) also means weather and operating conditions may feel different from those at sea-level airports.
Airfield details
- Airport codes: HCQ and YHLC
- Airport type: medium airport
- Location served: Australia, with local access to Halls Creek and surrounding Kimberley areas
- Main runway: 04/22, 4,839 feet, asphalt, lighted
- Secondary runway: 08/26, 3,104 feet, gravel, lighted
- Time zone: Australia/Perth
What travellers should know
For visitors, Halls Creek Airport is best approached as a practical regional airport rather than a large hub, so it helps to plan ahead and confirm transport, flight times, and baggage needs before travel day. The presence of two lighted runways supports operations in different conditions, while the mix of asphalt and gravel surfaces reflects the airport’s regional role. Because the airport operates in the Australia/Perth time zone, travellers connecting from other parts of the country should double-check local time when arranging pickups, tours, or onward accommodation.
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FAQ
Halls Creek — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Halls Creek is located in Halls Creek, Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -18.230°, 127.670°.
- Its IATA code is HCQ and its ICAO code is YHLC.
- Halls Creek serves Halls Creek, Australia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Halls Creek operates on Australia/Perth local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Halls Creek sits at latitude -18.230° and longitude 127.670°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from HCQ. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HCQ is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HCQ on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Australia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.