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Gibb River Airport

IATA GBVICAO YGIB🇦🇺 Gibb
Coordinates
16.4187°S, 126.4457°E
Elevation
509 ft (155 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-WA
Time zone
Perth(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:40
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
17:19
Civil dusk
17:42

About 11h 15m 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 Gibb River Airport

Gibb River Airport is a small airport in Gibb, Australia (ICAO YGIB, IATA GBV). It sits at an elevation of 509 ft (155 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,497 ft / 1,066 m. It observes Australia/Perth local time. The nearest airport is Mount Elizabeth Airport (YMTZ), about 19 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

YGIB

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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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 253,497 ft / 1,066 mNUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF128.000 MHz
MISCMISC132.900 MHz

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY DClass EControlledFL125FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
GIBB RIVER WA (YGIB) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999
R807B CURTINSpecial useRestrictedFL200FL600
R807A CURTINSpecial useRestrictedFL125FL200
D817 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 Gibb River Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gibb River Airport?

The ICAO code for Gibb River Airport is YGIB, and its IATA code is GBV.

Where is Gibb River Airport located?

Gibb River Airport is small airport located in Gibb, Australia, at an elevation of 509 ft (155 m).

How many runways does Gibb River Airport have?

Gibb River Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,497 ft / 1,066 m.

What time zone is Gibb River Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gibb River Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gibb River Airport is approximately 1.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gibb River Airport?

The nearest airport to Gibb River Airport is Mount Elizabeth Airport (YMTZ), about 19 nm to the w, followed by Mount Barnett Airport and Drysdale River Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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