MVFR · Marginal VFR

Horn Island Airport

Regional Airport · Horn, QLD, Australia

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Horn Island Airport. It's 77°F with 78% humidity. Winds from 120° at 13 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,700 ft.

ICAOYHIDIATAHID

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC+9--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation43ft13 m

Longest runway4,557ft1,389 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates-10.59, 142.2910°35'08.3"S 142°17'34.0"E

ClassRegionalScheduled service

Current weather

18 min ago

77°F25°C · Dew 70°FMVFR — Marginal VFR

120° @ 13 kt

Visibility6+ sm
Ceiling1,700 ft AGL
Humidity78%
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Pressure1015 hPa
GustsNone

Broken 1,700′Broken 2,200′Broken 2,600′

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Horn Island Airport. It's 77°F with 78% humidity. Winds from 120° at 13 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,700 ft.

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR YHID 281930Z AUTO 12013KT 9999 // BKN017 BKN022 BKN026 25/21 Q1015

Decoded — plain language

Wind120° @ 13 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature77°F / 25°C

Dew point70°F · 78% RH

Altimeter29.97 inHg

Ceiling1,700 ft AGL

Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR

SkyBroken 1,700′, Broken 2,200′, Broken 2,600′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 19:30Z·Horn Island Arpt, QL, AU·18 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Mon 18:00Z – Tue 18:00Z

InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Mon 23:00Z
VFRWind120° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,500′
Now
FromMon 23:00Zuntil Tue 09:00Z
VFRWind100° @ 17 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 2,000′
FromTue 09:00Zuntil Tue 12:00Z
VFRWind120° @ 14 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,500′
FromTue 12:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
MVFRWind110° @ 13 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,000′, Broken 2,000′WeatherLight rain showers

RAW

TAF YHID 281716Z 2818/2918 12012KT 9999 SCT015
  FM282300 10017KT 9999 FEW020
  FM290900 12014KT 9999 SCT015
  FM291200 11013KT 9999 -SHRA SCT010 BKN020

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:16Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

08/26

Headwind11 kt

Crosswind7 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind11 kt

Crosswind7 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

2 total

08/26◐ lit

4,557 ft1,389 × 98 ft · Asphalt

14/32◐ lit

4,052 ft1,235 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

2 listed

CTAF126.50

Radio / FSS120.30BRISBANE CNTR

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

HID

Horn IslandNDB

356 kHz0.4 NM187° S

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point