Hay Airport — , Australia
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Distance & flight time from HXX
Hay Airport
HXX identifies Hay Airport, a small regional facility serving Hay, a farming town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The airport is modest in scale, with a single sealed runway primarily used for general aviation, agricultural flying, and occasional charter or medical transport flights. Hay's isolation on the flat, sunbaked plains between Sydney and Adelaide makes air access valuable for emergency services and for farmers needing quick transport during harvest season or livestock emergencies. HXX has no scheduled commercial airline service, so most activity comes from private pilots, flying doctors, and agricultural operators. Historically, Hay was also home to a WWII-era airfield used for pilot training, and remnants of that aviation heritage still shape the surrounding area's identity.
Runways at Hay Airport (HXX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4800 ft (1463 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 15/33 | 3740 ft (1140 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | GRE |
Radio frequencies for Hay Airport (HXX)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 118.6 MHz |
Airports near Hay Airport (HXX)
- Deniliquin Airport (DNQ) — 114.8 km (71.3 mi)
- Balranald Airport (BZD) — 115.2 km (71.6 mi)
- Griffith Airport (GFF) — 117.7 km (73.1 mi)
- Swan Hill Airport (SWH) — 151.0 km (93.8 mi)
- Narrandera Airport (NRA) — 155.1 km (96.4 mi)
- Kerang Airport (KRA) — 158.0 km (98.2 mi)
- Echuca Airport (ECH) — 180.9 km (112.4 mi)
- Corowa Airport (CWW) — 213.8 km (132.8 mi)
HXX is looked up mostly by pilots and aviation enthusiasts researching Hay's small regional airfield rather than commercial travelers, since HXX offers no scheduled airline flights into or out of the Riverina town.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Hay Airport?
The IATA code for Hay Airport is HXX.
What is the ICAO code for Hay Airport?
The ICAO code for Hay Airport is YHAY. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.