Horn Island Airport (HID)
Horn, AU 🇦🇺 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
YHID
IATA
HID
Elevation
43 ft
Region
AU-QLD
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GPS Code: YHID
Local Code: Not available
Location: -10.585628° N, 142.292653° E
Continent: Oceania
Type: Medium Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Recent traveler sentiment for Horn Island Airport (YHID (HID)) in Horn, AU, appears mixed, with some operational aspects performing well while terminal facilities and amenities lag behind. While specific qualitative reviews are scarce and dated, aggregate scores suggest a generally low satisfaction with on-site amenities, although security processes are rated highly.
What Travelers Love
- 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.
Common Complaints
- 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.
Overall, 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.
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Airport Routes
Horn Island Airport (HID) offers 7 flight routes operated by 2 airlines. Major carriers include Hinterland Aviation and QantasLink. Popular destinations from Horn include Cairns Int'l, Boigu Island, Coconut Island, Kubin and Mabuiag Island.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Kubin (KUG) new
- Yam Island (XMY) new
- Cairns Int'l (CNS) new
- Boigu Island (GIC) new
- Yorke Island (OKR) new
- Coconut Island (CNC) new
- Mabuiag Island (UBB) new
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kubin | KUG |
Kubin Island | C208 | Hinterland Aviation | 24 flights · 25 mi | |
| Cairns Int'l | CNS |
Cairns | DH8D | QantasLink | 22 flights · 494 mi | |
| Yorke Island | OKR |
Yorke Island | C208 | Hinterland Aviation | 12 flights · 95 mi | |
| Boigu Island | GIC |
Boigu Island | C208 | Hinterland Aviation | 12 flights · 94 mi | |
| Yam Island | XMY |
Yam Island | C208 | Hinterland Aviation | 12 flights · 58 mi | |
| Mabuiag Island | UBB |
Mabuiag Island | C208 | Hinterland Aviation | 8 flights · 44 mi | |
| Coconut Island | CNC |
Coconut Island | C208 | Hinterland Aviation | 7 flights · 65 mi |
Top Airlines
Operating at Horn Island AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hinterland Aviation
HND
/ OI
|
6 | 75 | 6 | May 10, 2026 |
QantasLink
QLK
|
1 | 22 | 1 | May 10, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08/26 |
4557 ft | 98 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
14/32 |
4052 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.5 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 120.3 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are available at the airport, typically meeting arriving flights. They provide transfers to the Horn Island wharf for the ferry to Thursday Island, as well as to other locations on Horn Island.
Rental Cars
Car rental services are available from local operators on Horn Island. There are no major international rental desks at the terminal, so it is essential to pre-book your vehicle. Companies typically arrange for airport pick-up and drop-off.
Public Transportation
There is no scheduled public bus system on Horn Island. The main form of public transit is the ferry service connecting Horn Island's wharf with Thursday Island. Airport shuttle buses, often aligned with flight and ferry schedules, are the primary means of connecting the airport terminal to the ferry wharf.