Hamilton Island Airport

YBHM / HTI

Hamilton Island, AU

Last Updated
Mar 7, 05:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
05:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
14 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBHM 070530Z AUTO 36014KT 9999 // FEW021 28/25 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15 ft
FEW 2,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,115 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YBHM 070015Z 0700/0712 01020KT 9999 -SHRA SCT010 BKN018 FM070200 01020KT 9999 -SHRA SCT010 BKN020 FM070900 01018KT 9999 -SHRA SCT008 BKN014 TEMPO 0700/0712 01020G30KT 1000 +SHRA SCT004 BKN008 SCT020TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0700/0708 VRB30G40KT 0500 +TSRA BKN003 SCT020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:59Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 10° 20 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light Showers Rain
09:00Z FM070900
+4h
IFR 10° 18 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BHM
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
5,591 ft 148 ft ASP 143°
10.7 kt 9.0 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YBHM

9,703 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.4%
MVFR
25.1%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
1.5%

Hamilton Island Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 14.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 51 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.3°C (range: 19°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 14.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 51 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
6.6%
E
40.7%
SE
29.8%
S
2.5%
SW
0.9%
W
1.7%
NW
9.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 19°C to 33°C
19°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

November December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt

Statistics computed from 9,703 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hamilton Island Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBHM
IATA Code: HTI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Hamilton Island
Country: AU
Latitude: -20.358101°
Longitude: 148.951996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,591 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hamilton Island Airport

Overview

Hamilton Island Airport serves the popular tourist destination in Queensland, Australia, located in the Whitsunday region. Situated at 15 ft MSL with coordinates -20.358101, 148.951996, this medium-sized airport supports tourism and general aviation access to the island. The single runway 14/32 extends 5,591 feet with an asphalted surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Hamilton Island demonstrate high VFR reliability, with 74.7% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The prevailing easterly winds average 13.6 knots, with temperatures ranging from 19°C to 33°C and an average of 26°C. October through December represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions with minimal meteorological constraints.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position in the Whitsunday Islands presents unique maritime environmental characteristics. Runway 14/32 experiences favorable wind alignments 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 6.4 knots. Maximum recorded wind speeds reach 51 knots, indicating potential for occasional challenging wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly easterly winds when planning approaches to Hamilton Island Airport. The runway's length and orientation provide flexibility for most general aviation and regional aircraft. With consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and negligible fog occurrence, instrument approaches are generally straightforward during most operational periods.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.