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Small remote airstrip serving Torres Strait Islander community of 704 people. Single runway 12/30 at 45ft elevation, 60km north of Thursday Island. Basic terminal facilities serving Wakaid town on southeast coast. Essential transport link for isolated island community.
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Critical transport hub for Torres Strait Islands connecting Badhulgal traditional owners community. Services Badu Island also known as Mulgrave Island. Language Kala Lagaw Ya spoken locally. Regular flights connect to Thursday Island and mainland Queensland.
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Gateway to historic pearling community with rich Torres Strait Islander culture. Home to renowned Badhulgaw Kuthinaw Mudh Art Centre featuring works by internationally recognized artists like Alick Tipoti. Traditional owners received freehold title in 2014 after 75-year struggle.
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Minimum domestic connection:
30 minutes
International connections:
60 minutes
Interline transfers:
110 minutes
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