Birdsville Airport (YBDV)
Medium airport · Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Birdsville Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBDV |
| IATA | BVI |
| Elevation | 159 ft (48 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°53'51" E 139°20'53" -25.89750, 139.34801 |
| Location | Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 59 ft | CLA | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,682 ft (1732 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Birdsville Airport at a glance
Birdsville Airport is a medium airport in Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as BVI. The field elevation of 159 ft (48 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBDV 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 — 14/32 — offers 5,682 ft (1732 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBDV 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 Birdsville Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedourie Airport | YBIE | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Boulia Airport | YBOU | 337 km (182 NM) |
| Windorah Airport | YWDH | 337 km (182 NM) |
| Marree Airport | YMRE | 437 km (236 NM) |
| William Creek Aerodrome | YWMC | 447 km (241 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Birdsville Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 159 ft field elevation of Birdsville 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 Birdsville Airport
What is the ICAO code of Birdsville Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Birdsville Airport is YBDV, and its IATA code is BVI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Birdsville Airport above sea level?
Birdsville Airport sits at an elevation of 159 feet (48 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Birdsville Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.8975, 139.3480 — in Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bedourie Airport, about 173 km away.
Does YBDV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBDV 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 Birdsville Airport?
Birdsville Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,682 ft (1732 m) with a ASP surface.