Barcaldine Airport (YBAR)
Medium airport · Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Barcaldine Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBAR |
| IATA | BCI |
| Elevation | 878 ft (268 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°33'59" E 145°18'8" -23.56627, 145.30209 |
| Location | Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,591 ft (1704 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 3,104 ft (946 m) | 98 ft | CLA | No |
Barcaldine Airport at a glance
Barcaldine Airport is a medium airport in Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as BCI. The field elevation of 878 ft (268 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBAR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 5,591 ft (1704 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBAR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Barcaldine Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackall Airport | YBCK | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Longreach Airport | YLRE | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Clermont Airport | YCMT | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Winton Airport | YWTN | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Emerald Airport | YEML | 293 km (158 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barcaldine Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 878 ft field elevation of Barcaldine Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Barcaldine Airport
What is the ICAO code of Barcaldine Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Barcaldine Airport is YBAR, and its IATA code is BCI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Barcaldine Airport above sea level?
Barcaldine Airport sits at an elevation of 878 feet (268 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barcaldine Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.5663, 145.3021 — in Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Blackall Airport, about 97 km away.
Does YBAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBAR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Barcaldine Airport?
Barcaldine Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,591 ft (1704 m) with a ASP surface.