Horn Island Airport
Horn Island Airport is a medium airport serving Horn, Australia, and an important gateway within the Torres Strait. Identified by HID and YHID, it connects this remote island setting with the wider region while remaining small enough to feel straightforward for arriving and departing passengers. The airport sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 metres), so access from the surrounding island area is generally easy, and its scale makes it practical for travellers who prefer simple regional terminals over large, busy hubs.
About Horn Island Airport
Horn Island Airport is a medium airport serving Horn, Australia, and an important gateway within the Torres Strait. Identified by HID and YHID, it connects this remote island setting with the wider region while remaining small enough to feel straightforward for arriving and departing passengers. The airport sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 metres), so access from the surrounding island area is generally easy, and its scale makes it practical for travellers who prefer simple regional terminals over large, busy hubs.
Overview
Horn Island Airport is a medium airport serving Horn, Australia, and an important gateway within the Torres Strait. Identified by HID and YHID, it connects this remote island setting with the wider region while remaining small enough to feel straightforward for arriving and departing passengers. The airport sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 metres), so access from the surrounding island area is generally easy, and its scale makes it practical for travellers who prefer simple regional terminals over large, busy hubs.
At a glance
- IATA code: HID
- ICAO code: YHID
- Time zone: Australia/Brisbane
- Runway 08/26: 4,557 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Runway 14/32: 4,052 ft, asphalt, lighted
What travellers should know
For visitors, the most useful thing to understand is that Horn Island Airport is built for regional convenience rather than big-airport extras. Its two lighted asphalt runways support operations in a location where weather, daylight and onward island travel can shape plans, so checking schedules carefully is sensible. Because the airport serves a small community, travellers should arrive with essentials sorted in advance, including transfers, accommodation details and any timing for onward local transport. Using the Australia/Brisbane time zone is also important when confirming flights, pickups or tours. For current local information, facility updates and contact details, the official airport page on the Torres Shire Council website is the best source before travel.
Routes
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FAQ
Horn Island Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Horn Island Airport is located in Horn Island, Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -10.580°, 142.280°.
- Its IATA code is HID and its ICAO code is YHID.
- Horn Island Airport serves Horn Island, Australia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Horn Island Airport operates on Australia/Brisbane 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.
- Horn Island Airport sits at latitude -10.580° and longitude 142.280°. 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 HID. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HID is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HID on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Airport Road, Horn, Queensland, 4875, Australia, the phone number is +61 7 4069 1314, the official website is http://www.torres.qld.gov.au/airport. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- 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.