Small airport

Burdekin Falls Dam Airport

ICAO YBWI

Coordinates

20.5956°S, 147.0955°E

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-QLD

Time zone

Brisbane(UTC+10:00)

Magnetic variation

7.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:24

Sunrise

06:48

Sunset

17:49

Civil dusk

18:13

About 11h 1m 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 Burdekin Falls Dam Airport

Burdekin Falls Dam Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YBWI). It has 1 runway, the longest 3,280 ft / 1,000 m. It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Mount Cooper Airport (YMPE), about 17.7 nm to the wnw.

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Live weather

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Runways (1)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
18 / 36	3,280 ft / 1,000 m	—	G	—	Unlit	Open

Radio frequencies (3)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	120.000 MHz
MISC	MISC	119.600 MHz
MISC	MISC	124.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(8)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1	Class A	CTA	FL180	FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
BRISBANE CENTRE	Class E	Controlled	GND	6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	8500 ft MSL	FL180
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	8500 ft MSL	FL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2	Class E	Controlled	8500 ft MSL	FL125

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

Nearby airports

Mount Cooper AirportYMPE

17.7 nm WNW (284°)

Johnnycake HomesteadAU-0300

24 nm NNE (33°)

Harvest Home AirportYHVH

26.2 nm WSW (258°)

Ravenswood Gold mineAU-0257

31.5 nm NNW (340°)

Mount Coolon Homestead AirfieldAU-0301

32.5 nm SSW (203°)

Wirralie Gold Mine AirportYWIE

33.4 nm SSE (163°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Burdekin Falls Dam Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Burdekin Falls Dam Airport?

The ICAO code for Burdekin Falls Dam Airport is YBWI.

Where is Burdekin Falls Dam Airport located?

Burdekin Falls Dam Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Burdekin Falls Dam Airport have?

Burdekin Falls Dam Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,280 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Burdekin Falls Dam Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Burdekin Falls Dam Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Burdekin Falls Dam Airport is approximately 7.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Burdekin Falls Dam Airport?

The nearest airport to Burdekin Falls Dam Airport is Mount Cooper Airport (YMPE), about 17.7 nm to the wnw, followed by Johnnycake Homestead and Harvest Home Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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