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Brisbane Archerfield Airport

ICAO YBAF🇦🇺 Brisbane
Coordinates
27.5724°S, 153.0042°E
Elevation
63 ft (19 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
17:10
Civil dusk
17:36

About 10h 32m 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 Brisbane Archerfield Airport

Brisbane Archerfield Airport

Archerfield Airport is a leased federal airport located in Archerfield, 11–12 km (6.8–7.5 mi) to the south of the Brisbane CBD, Queensland, Australia. For some time, it was the primary airport in Brisbane, but it is now the secondary airport. During World War II, it was used as a Royal Australian Air Force station. In December 2010, a development plan was released for public comment and included a new parallel runway, airport traffic peaked in the 1980s.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YBAF

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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 (5)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10L / 28R▸ displaced4,859 ft / 1,481 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
04L / 22R▸ displaced4,085 ft / 1,245 m98 ftGrsUnlitOpen
04R / 22L3,609 ft / 1,100 m98 ftGrsUnlitOpen
10R / 28L3,609 ft / 1,100 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen
H198 ft / 30 m81 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS120.900 MHz
CTAFCTAF118.100 MHz
FSSRADAR125.700 MHz
GNDGND119.900 MHz
TWRARCHER TWR118.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE CTA C06Class CCTA4500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C09Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE CTA C07Class CCTA6500 ft MSL7500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C08Class CCTA7500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C05Class CCTA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C04Class CCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C03Class CCTA2000 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C02Class CCTA1500 ft MSL2000 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C11Class CCTAFL155FL180
BRISBANE CTA C10Class CCTAFL125FL155
ARCHERFIELD CONTROL ZONE (D)Class DCTRGND1500 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Brisbane Skytower886 ft46 ft
The One Residences866 ft105 ft
Aurora Tower679 ft154 ft
TX Australia T-site630 ft833 ft
300 George597 ft115 ft
Obstacle587 ft49 ft
Obstacle476 ft154 ft
Oaks Charlotte Towers453 ft194 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Brisbane Archerfield Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Brisbane Archerfield Airport?

The ICAO code for Brisbane Archerfield Airport is YBAF.

Where is Brisbane Archerfield Airport located?

Brisbane Archerfield Airport is small airport located in Brisbane, Australia, at an elevation of 63 ft (19 m).

How many runways does Brisbane Archerfield Airport have?

Brisbane Archerfield Airport has 5 runways, the longest being 4,859 ft / 1,481 m.

What time zone is Brisbane Archerfield Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Brisbane Archerfield Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Brisbane Archerfield Airport is approximately 11.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Brisbane Archerfield Airport?

The nearest airport to Brisbane Archerfield Airport is Logan Reserve Airport (LGRS), about 9.8 nm to the se, followed by Brisbane International Airport and RAAF Base Amberley.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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