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Boigu Island Airport (IATA: GIC[2][3], ICAO: YBOI) is an airport serving Boigu Island in Queensland, Australia. It was officially opened as the Charlie Gibuma Memorial Airstrip on 26 July 1981 by Hon. Ken Tomkins, then Queensland Minister for Aboriginal and Island Affairs. The airport is operated by the Torres Strait Islands Regional Council.[1]
Facilities
The airport is at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has one runway designated 09/27 which is 730 m (2,395 ft) long.[1]
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Hinterland Aviation | Horn Island, Saibai Island |
References
- ^ a b c YBOI – Boigu Island (PDF). AIP En Route Supplement from Airservices Australia, effective 13 June 2024
- ^ Accident history for GIC at Aviation Safety Network
- ^ Airport information for Boigu Island, Queensland, Australia (YBOI / GIC) at Great Circle Mapper.
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