Saibai Island Airport facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Saibai Island Airport
IATA: SBR ICAO: YSII
Summary
Airport type	Private
Owner	Torres Strait Island Regional Council
Location	Saibai Island, Queensland
Elevation AMSL	15 ft / 5 m
Coordinates	09°22′42″S 142°37′30″E / 9.37833°S 142.62500°E / -9.37833; 142.62500
Map
YSII Location in Queensland
Runway
Runway Length Surface m ft 12/30 750 2,461 paved
Sources: Australian AIP and aerodrome chart

Saibai Island Airport is a small airport located on Saibai Island in Queensland, Australia. It helps connect the people of Saibai Island with other islands and the mainland. This airport is important for travel and bringing supplies to the island community.

About Saibai Island Airport

Saibai Island Airport is a private airport. This means it is not open to everyone like big city airports. Instead, it serves specific needs for the island. The Torres Strait Island Regional Council owns and helps run the airport.

Where is Saibai Island?

Saibai Island is part of the Torres Strait Islands. These islands are located between the tip of Queensland, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. The airport's location helps people travel easily across this island region.

What Flights Use This Airport?

Even though it's a small airport, Saibai Island Airport has regular flights. These flights connect Saibai to other nearby islands. An airline called Skytrans Airlines flies to and from Saibai.

The destinations include:

• Boigu Island
• Horn Island
• Warraber Island
• Yam Island

These flights are very important for island residents. They help people visit family, go to school, or get medical care.

Quick Facts About the Airport

Saibai Island Airport sits about 15 feet (4.5 meters) above sea level. It has one runway, which is 750 meters (about 2,460 feet) long. The runway is paved, meaning it has a hard surface for planes to land and take off safely.

See also

• List of airports in Queensland