Boulia Airport (YBOU)
Medium airport · Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Boulia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBOU |
| IATA | BQL |
| Elevation | 542 ft (165 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°54'48" E 139°53'60" -22.91330, 139.89999 |
| Location | Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,180 ft (1274 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Boulia Airport at a glance
Boulia Airport is a medium airport in Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as BQL. The field elevation of 542 ft (165 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBOU 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 4,180 ft (1274 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 YBOU 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 Boulia 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 | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Mount Isa Airport | YBMA | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Cloncurry Airport | YCCY | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Winton Airport | YWTN | 333 km (180 NM) |
| Birdsville Airport | YBDV | 337 km (182 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Boulia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 542 ft field elevation of Boulia 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 Boulia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Boulia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Boulia Airport is YBOU, and its IATA code is BQL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Boulia Airport above sea level?
Boulia Airport sits at an elevation of 542 feet (165 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Boulia Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.9133, 139.9000 — in Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bedourie Airport, about 166 km away.
Does YBOU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBOU 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 Boulia Airport?
Boulia Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,180 ft (1274 m) with a ASP surface.