Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (YBNA)
Medium airport · Ballina, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Ballina Byron Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBNA |
| IATA | BNK |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°49'60" E 153°33'41" -28.83324, 153.56147 |
| Location | Ballina, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,234 ft (1900 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport at a glance
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is a medium airport in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as BNK. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBNA 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, 06/24, offers 6,234 ft (1900 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 YBNA 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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lismore Airport | YLIS | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Gold Coast Airport | YBCG | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Clarence Valley Regional Airport | YGFN | 115 km (62 NM) |
| RAAF Base Amberley | YAMB | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Brisbane International Airport | YBBN | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of Ballina Byron Gateway 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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is YBNA, and its IATA code is BNK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport above sea level?
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.8332, 153.5615 — in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lismore Airport, about 30 km away.
Does YBNA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBNA 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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,234 ft (1900 m) with a ASP surface.