Bairnsdale Airport (YBNS)
Medium airport · Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Bairnsdale Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBNS |
| IATA | BSJ |
| Elevation | 165 ft (50 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 37°53'15" E 147°34'10" -37.88754, 147.56938 |
| Location | Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,612 ft (1101 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 2,789 ft (850 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
Bairnsdale Airport at a glance
Bairnsdale Airport is a medium airport in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as BSJ. The field elevation of 165 ft (50 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBNS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 3,612 ft (1101 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBNS 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 Bairnsdale Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAAF Base East Sale | YMES | 44 km (24 NM) |
| West Sale Airport | YWSL | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Mount Hotham Airport | YHOT | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Latrobe Valley Airport | YLTV | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Corryong Airport | YCRG | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bairnsdale Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 165 ft field elevation of Bairnsdale 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 Bairnsdale Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bairnsdale Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bairnsdale Airport is YBNS, and its IATA code is BSJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bairnsdale Airport above sea level?
Bairnsdale Airport sits at an elevation of 165 feet (50 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bairnsdale Airport located?
The airport lies at -37.8875, 147.5694 — in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAAF Base East Sale, about 44 km away.
Does YBNS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBNS 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 Bairnsdale Airport?
Bairnsdale Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 3,612 ft (1101 m) with a ASP surface.