Brisbane International Airport (YBBN)
Large airport · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Brisbane International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBBN |
| IATA | BNE |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°23'3" E 153°7'1" -27.38420, 153.11700 |
| Location | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 10,827 ft (3300 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 11,680 ft (3560 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Brisbane International Airport at a glance
Brisbane International Airport is a large airport in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as BNE. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBBN 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 — 01R/19L — offers 11,680 ft (3560 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01R points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBBN 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 Brisbane International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAAF Base Amberley | YAMB | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Sunshine Coast Airport | YBSU | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Gold Coast Airport | YBCG | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | YBWW | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Oakey Army Aviation Centre | YBOK | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brisbane International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Brisbane International 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 Brisbane International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brisbane International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brisbane International Airport is YBBN, and its IATA code is BNE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brisbane International Airport above sea level?
Brisbane International Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Brisbane International Airport located?
The airport lies at -27.3842, 153.1170 — in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAAF Base Amberley, about 49 km away.
Does YBBN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBBN 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 Brisbane International Airport?
Brisbane International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01R/19L, measures 11,680 ft (3560 m) with a ASP surface.