Blackall Airport (YBCK)
Medium airport · Blackall, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Blackall Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBCK |
| IATA | BKQ |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 24°25'54" E 145°25'47" -24.43168, 145.42972 |
| Location | Blackall, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,538 ft (1688 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,259 ft (1603 m) | 98 ft | CLA | Yes |
Blackall Airport at a glance
Blackall Airport is a medium airport in Blackall, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as BKQ. The field elevation of 928 ft (283 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBCK 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 — 06/24 — offers 5,538 ft (1688 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBCK 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 Blackall Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barcaldine Airport | YBAR | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Longreach Airport | YLRE | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Charleville Airport | YBCV | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Quilpie Airport | YQLP | 269 km (145 NM) |
| Clermont Airport | YCMT | 290 km (157 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Blackall Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 928 ft field elevation of Blackall 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 Blackall Airport
What is the ICAO code of Blackall Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Blackall Airport is YBCK, and its IATA code is BKQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Blackall Airport above sea level?
Blackall Airport sits at an elevation of 928 feet (283 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Blackall Airport located?
The airport lies at -24.4317, 145.4297 — in Blackall, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Barcaldine Airport, about 97 km away.
Does YBCK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBCK 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 Blackall Airport?
Blackall Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,538 ft (1688 m) with a ASP surface.