Horn Island Airport (IATA: HID, ICAO: YHID) serves Horn, AU. It has 7 scheduled routes to 7 destinations in 1 countries, operated by 2 airlines.
- Security Check: Travelers report high satisfaction with the security check process, rated at 90%.
- Getting to the Airport: The ease of getting to the airport scores relatively well at 71%.
- Bus Transfers: QantasLink flights are met by bus transfers to and from the Horn Island wharf, facilitating connections to Thursday Island via ferry.
- Air-conditioned Departures Lounge: The airport features a fully air-conditioned Departures Lounge, offering comfort for waiting passengers.
- Immigration/Customs Experience: The immigration/customs experience receives a very low satisfaction rating of 20%, indicating a significant area for improvement.
- Terminal Facilities & Amenities: Overall terminal facilities are rated poorly at 29%, with food and retail services at 31%, WiFi at 37%, and lounge facilities at 36%, suggesting limited and underdeveloped amenities.
- Check-in and Baggage Claim: The check-in process is rated at 40%, and baggage claim at 40%, pointing to potential inefficiencies in these areas.
- Open-to-Elements Terminal (Historical): An older review (2013) mentioned the main terminal being open to the elements, with seating provided outside, although a separate air-conditioned building was used for security checks. It's unclear if this design aspect has changed since then for the main terminal.
Bottom line: Horn Island Airport offers efficient security and convenient transfers to the ferry for onward travel, but traveler satisfaction with terminal facilities, amenities, and the immigration/customs process is notably low based on available aggregate data.
Routes from HID
7 nonstop destinations · 2 airlines.
Airlines at HID
2 carriers operate scheduled departures.
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Airport routes
Horn Island Airport (HID) offers 7 flight routes operated by 2 airlines. Major carriers include Hinterland Aviation, QantasLink and others. Popular destinations from Horn include Kubin, Cairns Int'l, Yam Island, Boigu Island, Yorke Island.
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Common questions about HID
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from HID?
Horn Island Airport has 7 scheduled routes to 7 destinations in 1 countries, operated by 2 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Horn Island Airport?
2 carriers operate scheduled departures, including Hinterland Aviation, QantasLink.
Where is Horn Island Airport located?
Horn Island Airport is located in Horn, AU, at an elevation of 43 ft. Its IATA code is HID and ICAO code is YHID.