Airport
Yam Island Airport (XMY)
Yam Island Airport is a small regional airstrip on Yam Island in Queensland's Torres Strait, connecting the island community with Horn Island and nearby islands. Short local transfers link the airport with the island settlement and accommodation.
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About Yam Island Airport
Yam Island Airport is a small regional airport serving Yam Island, also known as Iama Island, in the Torres Strait region of Queensland, Australia. It provides an important air link between the island community and the rest of the region.
The airport is operated by Torres Strait Island Regional Council and has a single paved runway. A bitumen-sealed airstrip was opened in 2006, completing the Torres Strait airstrip network and improving access for residents and essential services.
Located close to the island settlement, the airport sits within about 1 km of the community, with short transfers by road or on foot. Scheduled flights connect Yam Island with Horn Island and other nearby islands in the Torres Strait.
Facilities are basic and suited to a remote regional airstrip, with a small terminal, waiting area and limited amenities. The airport functions as a vital gateway for the island's residents, visitors and supplies.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Yam Island Airport has a single small passenger terminal that handles all arriving and departing flights. As a remote island airstrip, it does not have separate domestic or international terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Yam Island Airport
Transfers
Book a short private transfer from Yam Island Airport to island accommodation, the Iama community and other local points on Yam Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a driver by the hour for flexible travel around Yam Island, including airport pickups, community visits and local errands.
Car Rental
Car rental options at Yam Island Airport are limited due to the island's small size; independent travel may need to be arranged in advance.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize a minibus or suitable vehicle for groups arriving at Yam Island Airport, including community events, work groups and island visits.
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