About Hamilton Island Airport
Direct Hamilton Island Resort airport — Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef and resort holiday gateway.
Visitor Tips
- •Walk-on transfer to Hamilton Island Resort — no car needed
- •Single small terminal — fast turnarounds
- •Whitsunday sailing day trips depart from the marina
- •No private cars allowed on Hamilton Island — golf carts and walking only
- •Most other Whitsundays islands accessed via Mackay Airport
Airport Layout
Runway configuration and terminal area for Hamilton Island Airport.
Runways
1 runway • longest 1,704m • Regional turboprop capable (e.g. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, ATR 72)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Headings | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 1,704 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 143° / 323° | Yes |
Security & screening at Australian airports
Recommended arrival times
- Domestic flights: arrive 60 minutes before departure
- International flights: arrive 2–3 hours before departure (longer for first-time international travellers)
What you can carry on
- Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs): containers up to 100ml for international flights, all in a single transparent 1L resealable bag. Domestic flights have no LAG restrictions on most airlines.
- Lithium batteries (in personal devices): allowed in carry-on only. Spare batteries up to 100Wh permitted in carry-on; batteries over 160Wh prohibited.
- Sharp items including scissors with blades over 6cm, knives, and tools must be packed in checked baggage.
Prohibited items
- Firearms (require declaration and approval)
- Explosives, flammable liquids, compressed gases
- Pepper spray, mace, tear gas
- Self-defence weapons including knuckle dusters
Full list: ABF prohibited items
International arrivals — biosecurity
Australia has strict biosecurity laws. Declare all food, plant material, animal products, soil, wooden items, and outdoor equipment on your Incoming Passenger Card. Fines start at AUD $626 and undeclared prohibited items can result in penalties up to $660,000 or visa cancellation. When in doubt, declare it.
Useful links
- Smart Traveller (DFAT) — travel advisories
- Australian Border Force — customs and biosecurity
- Aviation Security (Department of Infrastructure)
Nearby Attractions
Quick Facts
Stay connected on arrival — Airalo eSIM
Skip airport SIM kiosks — install Airalo before you fly and activate the moment you land.
Scan to install on your phone
Quick Stats
- Class
- regional
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,704 m
- Max aircraft
- Regional turboprop capable
- Elevation
- 5 m
- Annual passengers
- 500,052(2022)
- Opened
- 1980
At a Glance
Airport Codes
- IATA
- HTI
- ICAO
- YBHM
Location
- City
- Hamilton Island
- State
- Queensland
- Timezone
- Brisbane
Plan Your Visit
- Best Time
- May-Oct for stinger-free reef swimming and dry weather.
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