Airports / Australia / BHQ
Broken Hill Airport.
Broken Hill, Australia · 958 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
96 ratings
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Operators based
958
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#65 / 168
Australia airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 96 Google ratings , ranked against 168 rated Australia fields.
137 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mildura Airport (MQL).
Overview
Located in Broken Hill, Australia, Broken Hill Airport (YBHI / BHQ) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 958 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BHQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Mildura Airport (MQL, 137 nm), Renmark Airport (RMK, 138 nm), and Tibooburra Airport (TYB, 156 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,251-foot paved runway, BHQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BHQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Broken Hill.
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Field capability
ICAO
YBHI
IATA
BHQ
FAA / Local
YBHI
Elevation
958 ft
Coordinates
32.0014° S · 141.4720° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Australia fields
state range 7–4,260 ft
At 958 ft, BHQ sits higher than 78% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,251 ft
- 05/238,251 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/323,281 ft × 98 ftOtherLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,251 ft
BHQ's 8,251 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 137nmMQLMildura AirportMildura
- 138nmRMKRenmark Airport
- 156nmTYBTibooburra Airport
- 178nmLGHLeigh Creek Airport
- 190nmBZDBalranald Airport
- 191nmPPIPort Pirie Airport
Location
Open the full mapYBHI · Broken Hill Airport · Broken Hill, Australia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BHQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,728 nm | 11h 24m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,505 nm | 15h 32m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,802 nm | 16h 13m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,895 nm | 16h 26m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,019 nm | 16h 43m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,089 nm | 16h 53m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 7,187 nm | 17h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,321 nm | 17h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BHQ?
- Broken Hill Airport's longest paved runway is 8,251 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BHQ?
- Broken Hill Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,251 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BHQ?
- The closest alternate is Mildura Airport (MQL), about 137 nm away, followed by Renmark Airport (RMK) at 138 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BHQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 11h 24m (4,728 nm), Anchorage about 15h 32m (6,505 nm), San Francisco about 16h 13m (6,802 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.