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Medium airport

Derby Airport

IATA DRBICAO YDBY🇦🇺 Derby
Coordinates
17.3719°S, 123.6622°E
Elevation
24 ft (7 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-WA
Time zone
Perth(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
1.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:53
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
17:27
Civil dusk
17:50

About 11h 10m 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 Derby Airport

Derby Airport is located 5 nautical miles southeast of Derby, Western Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YDBY

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 295,696 ft / 1,736 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
05 / 233,799 ft / 1,158 m59 ftGvlLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSBRISBANE CNTR122.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY DClass EControlledFL125FL245
R801 CURTINSpecial useRestrictedGND3500 ft MSL
R802A CURTINSpecial useRestricted3500 ft MSLFL200
R802B CURTINSpecial useRestrictedFL200FL600
D816 CURTINSpecial useDangerGND5500 ft MSL
R806A CURTINSpecial useRestricted5500 ft MSLFL200
R806B CURTINSpecial useRestrictedFL200FL600
DERBYSpecial useRMZGNDFL999
D820 CURTINSpecial useDangerGNDFL125

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 Derby Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Derby Airport?

The ICAO code for Derby Airport is YDBY, and its IATA code is DRB.

Where is Derby Airport located?

Derby Airport is medium airport located in Derby, Australia, at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Derby Airport have?

Derby Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,696 ft / 1,736 m.

What time zone is Derby Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Derby Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Derby Airport is approximately 1.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Derby Airport?

The nearest airport to Derby Airport is RAAF Base Curtin (DCN), about 15.8 nm to the se, followed by Meda Airport and Kimberley Downs Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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