Aerodrome

Hughenden Aerodrome

The Hughenden Aerodrome was upgraded in June 2014. Here are a few interesting facts in regards to the reconstruction:

  • Complete reconstruction of the Runway, apron, Taxiway including LED lighting and line marking.
  • Complete new LED Aeronautical Ground Lighting System (approx. $500,000)
  • Lifted the runway 200mm to make it more flood resilient
  • Compressed the construction program from 11/12 weeks down to approximately 8 weeks.
  • Shifted 40,000 tonnes of gravel in 9 days
  • Reputedly the first foamed bitumen constructed new runway in Australia
  • Total cost: approx. $9 million
  • Upgraded to take a DASH 8-300 (50 passengers).

Airline Services

REX Airlines

REX Airlines flies every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from Townsville to Mount Isa, with stopovers in Hughenden.

For bookings, contact REX on 13 17 13 or online at www.rex.com.au.

Private Aircraft

For private aircraft, view the Hughenden Airport ERSA (including aircraft movement costs).