Broome International Airport (YBRM)
Large airport · Broome, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Broome International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBRM |
| IATA | BME |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 17°56'57" E 122°13'42" -17.94919, 122.22830 |
| Location | Broome, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,769 ft (2368 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Broome International Airport at a glance
Broome International Airport is a large airport in Broome, Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as BME. The field elevation of 56 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBRM 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, 10/28, offers 7,769 ft (2368 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBRM 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 Broome International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Airport | YDBY | 165 km (89 NM) |
| RAAF Base Curtin | YCIN | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Fitzroy Crossing Airport | YFTZ | 353 km (191 NM) |
| Telfer Airport | YTEF | 419 km (226 NM) |
| Port Hedland International Airport | YPPD | 465 km (251 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Broome International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 56 ft field elevation of Broome International 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 Broome International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Broome International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Broome International Airport is YBRM, and its IATA code is BME. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Broome International Airport above sea level?
Broome International Airport sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Broome International Airport located?
The airport lies at -17.9492, 122.2283 — in Broome, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Derby Airport, about 165 km away.
Does YBRM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBRM 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 Broome International Airport?
Broome International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 7,769 ft (2368 m) with a ASP surface.