Bourke Airport (YBKE)
Medium airport · New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Bourke Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBKE |
| IATA | BRK |
| Elevation | 352 ft (107 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 30°2'21" E 145°57'7" -30.03920, 145.95200 |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,004 ft (1830 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
Bourke Airport at a glance
Bourke Airport is a medium airport in New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as BRK. The field elevation of 352 ft (107 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBKE 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 — 05/23 — offers 6,004 ft (1830 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBKE 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 Bourke Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brewarrina Airport | YBRW | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Cobar Airport | YCBA | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Lightning Ridge Airport | YLRD | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Walgett Airport | YWLG | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Cunnamulla Airport | YCMU | 226 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bourke Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 352 ft field elevation of Bourke 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 Bourke Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bourke Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bourke Airport is YBKE, and its IATA code is BRK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bourke Airport above sea level?
Bourke Airport sits at an elevation of 352 feet (107 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bourke Airport located?
The airport lies at -30.0392, 145.9520 — in New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brewarrina Airport, about 83 km away.
Does YBKE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBKE 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 Bourke Airport?
Bourke Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,004 ft (1830 m) with a ASP surface.