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Bedford Downs Airport

IATA BDWICAO YBDF
Coordinates
17.2867°S, 127.4630°E
Elevation
1,750 ft (533 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-WA
Time zone
Perth(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
2.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
17:13
Civil dusk
17:36

About 11h 12m 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 Bedford Downs Airport

Bedford Downs Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YBDF, IATA BDW). It sits at an elevation of 1,750 ft (533 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,002 ft / 1,220 m. It observes Australia/Perth local time. The nearest airport is Tableland Homestead Airport (TBL), about 32.3 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

YBDF

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 364,002 ft / 1,220 mNUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.100 MHz
MISCMISC132.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY BClass EControlledFL125FL245

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 Bedford Downs Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bedford Downs Airport?

The ICAO code for Bedford Downs Airport is YBDF, and its IATA code is BDW.

Where is Bedford Downs Airport located?

Bedford Downs Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 1,750 ft (533 m).

How many runways does Bedford Downs Airport have?

Bedford Downs Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,002 ft / 1,220 m.

What time zone is Bedford Downs Airport in?

Bedford Downs Airport is in the Australia/Perth time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bedford Downs Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bedford Downs Airport is approximately 2.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bedford Downs Airport?

The nearest airport to Bedford Downs Airport is Tableland Homestead Airport (TBL), about 32.3 nm to the w, followed by Springvale Airport and Turkey Creek Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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