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Badu Island Airport

IATA BDDICAO YBAU🇦🇺 Badu Island
Coordinates
10.1495°S, 142.1737°E
Elevation
14 ft (4 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:28
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:48

About 11h 35m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Badu Island Airport

Badu Island Airport is an airport on Badu Island, Queensland, Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YBAU

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 302,788 ft / 850 mNUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF120.300 MHz
MISCMISC116.100 MHz
MISCMISC119.600 MHz
MISCMISC126.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY BClass EControlledFL125FL245
KUBIN QLD (YKUB) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999
BADU ISLAND QLD (YBAU) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Badu Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Badu Island Airport?

The ICAO code for Badu Island Airport is YBAU, and its IATA code is BDD.

Where is Badu Island Airport located?

Badu Island Airport is small airport located in Badu Island, Australia, at an elevation of 14 ft (4 m).

How many runways does Badu Island Airport have?

Badu Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,788 ft / 850 m.

What time zone is Badu Island Airport in?

Badu Island Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Badu Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Badu Island Airport is approximately 4.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Badu Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Badu Island Airport is Kubin Island Airport (KUG), about 5.4 nm to the sse, followed by Mabuiag Island Airport and Horn Island Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Badu Island Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.