Bedourie Airport (YBIE)
Medium airport · Bedourie, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Bedourie Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBIE |
| IATA | BEU |
| Elevation | 300 ft (91 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 24°20'46" E 139°27'36" -24.34610, 139.46001 |
| Location | Bedourie, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bedourie Airport at a glance
Bedourie Airport is a medium airport in Bedourie, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as BEU. The field elevation of 300 ft (91 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBIE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 4,921 ft (1500 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 YBIE 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 Bedourie Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boulia Airport | YBOU | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Birdsville Airport | YBDV | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Windorah Airport | YWDH | 345 km (186 NM) |
| Mount Isa Airport | YBMA | 409 km (221 NM) |
| Cloncurry Airport | YCCY | 423 km (228 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bedourie Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 300 ft field elevation of Bedourie 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 Bedourie Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bedourie Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bedourie Airport is YBIE, and its IATA code is BEU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bedourie Airport above sea level?
Bedourie Airport sits at an elevation of 300 feet (91 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bedourie Airport located?
The airport lies at -24.3461, 139.4600 — in Bedourie, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Boulia Airport, about 166 km away.
Does YBIE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBIE 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 Bedourie Airport?
Bedourie Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.