---
iata: HID
name: Horn Island Airport
city: Horn Island
country: Australia
lastUpdated: '2026-09-26'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.torres.qld.gov.au/Council-Services/Horn-Island-Ngurupai-Airport'
sources:
  - 'https://www.torres.qld.gov.au/Council-Services/Horn-Island-Ngurupai-Airport'
  - 'https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/ersa/FAC_YHID_03SEP2026.pdf'
  - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horn_Island_Airport'
quickFacts:
  - Toilets
  - Kiosk
  - ATM
  - Vending machines
  - Security screening
  - QantasLink air-conditioned departure lounge
bentoTips:
  - label: Regional schedule
    title: Confirm the operating day
    detail: Check QantasLink or your operator before travel.
    summary: Horn Island is a regional gateway with date-sensitive services.
    category: timing
  - label: Facilities
    title: Air-conditioned departure lounge
    detail: Confirm access eligibility with the airline.
    summary: Torres Shire Council lists an air-conditioned QantasLink departure lounge.
    category: terminal
  - label: Basics
    title: Kiosk and vending are listed
    detail: Do not assume a full meal service.
    summary: The council lists a kiosk and vending machines.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Check local airport information
    detail: Recheck before leaving for the terminal.
    summary: Council and AIP pages provide the current facility baseline.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: QantasLink Departure Lounge
    zone: airside
    access:
      - >-
        airline — QantasLink departure lounge listed by Torres Shire Council;
        confirm passenger eligibility and access conditions with QantasLink.
    bestFor:
      - QantasLink passengers wanting a quieter departure wait
    summary: >-
      A basic QantasLink air-conditioned departure lounge listed by the local
      airport authority; useful if eligible, but access details should be
      confirmed.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Passenger terminal
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 5.4
slug: hid
region: Oceania
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# Horn Island Airport (HID)
Horn Island, Australia · Oceania
Torres Shire Council’s Horn Island gateway, with regional scheduled service and a QantasLink air-conditioned departure lounge.
## Airportist Score

**5.4 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 6.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 5.0 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 4.5 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 5.0 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 6.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 5.5 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: undefined
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: undefined

## Best for

- Torres Strait regional travelers
- QantasLink passengers

## Watch out for

- Confirm lounge eligibility with the operating airline
- Regional schedules are date-sensitive

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