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Mabuiag Island, QLD

Mabuiag Island Airport, located on Mabuiag Island in Queensland, Australia, serves as a vital link for the island's residents and visitors. The airport features a single runway, 15/33, measuring 450 meters, making it the shortest commercial runway in Australia. This unique runway length necessitates the use of short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, such as the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, which requires a takeoff and landing distance of 366 meters. The airport is privately operated by the Torres Strait Island Regional Council and is situated close to the town center on the northwestern side of the island. It typically receives charter flights for passenger and cargo transport, connecting Mabuiag Island to nearby destinations like Horn Island and Kubin, Moa Island. The airport's strategic location and unique runway design play a crucial role in the social and economic development of Mabuiag Island, facilitating access to essential services, goods, and tourism opportunities.