Airports / Australia / THG
Thangool Airport.
Biloela, Australia · 644 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
7 ratings
0
Operators based
644
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#78 / 168
Australia airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 7 Google ratings , ranked against 168 rated Australia fields.
52 nm
To the nearest alternate
Gladstone Airport (GLT).
Overview
Thangool Airport (YTNG / THG) is a mid-sized airport serving Biloela, Australia. The airport sits 644 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 THG for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Gladstone Airport (GLT, 52 nm), Rockhampton Airport (ROK, 67 nm), and Bundaberg Airport (BDB, 98 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 4,993-foot paved runway, THG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from THG depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Biloela.
Run an FBO at YTNG? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
YTNG
IATA
THG
FAA / Local
YTNG
Elevation
644 ft
Coordinates
24.4949° S · 150.5780° 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 644 ft, THG sits higher than 65% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,993 ft
- 10/284,993 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/322,605 ft × 98 ftOtherLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,993 ft
THG's 4,993 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- 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.
- 52nmGLTGladstone AirportGladstone
- 67nmROKRockhampton AirportRockhampton
- 98nmBDBBundaberg AirportBundaberg
- 111nmBLTBlackwater Airport
- 135nmHVBHervey Bay AirportHervey Bay
- 137nmCCLChinchilla AirportChinchilla
Location
Open the full mapYTNG · Thangool Airport · Biloela, Australia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from THG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,074 nm | 9h 52m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,887 nm | 14h 5m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,152 nm | 14h 42m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,256 nm | 14h 57m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,360 nm | 15h 11m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,448 nm | 15h 24m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,556 nm | 15h 39m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,671 nm | 15h 55m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use THG?
- Thangool Airport's longest paved runway is 4,993 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. 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 THG?
- Thangool Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,993 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to THG?
- The closest alternate is Gladstone Airport (GLT), about 52 nm away, followed by Rockhampton Airport (ROK) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from THG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 9h 52m (4,074 nm), Anchorage about 14h 5m (5,887 nm), San Francisco about 14h 42m (6,152 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.