Balranald Airport (YBRN)
Medium airport · New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Balranald Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBRN |
| IATA | BZD |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°37'29" E 143°34'38" -34.62483, 143.57711 |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,133 ft (650 m) | 98 ft | GRS | Yes |
| 18/36 | 3,888 ft (1185 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Balranald Airport at a glance
Balranald Airport is a medium airport in New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as BZD. The field elevation of 210 ft (64 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBRN 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 — 18/36 — offers 3,888 ft (1185 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBRN 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 Balranald Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swan Hill Airport | YSWH | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Hay Airport | YHAY | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Kerang Airport | YKER | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Mildura Airport | YMIA | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Deniliquin Airport | YDLQ | 162 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Balranald Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 210 ft field elevation of Balranald 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 Balranald Airport
What is the ICAO code of Balranald Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Balranald Airport is YBRN, and its IATA code is BZD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Balranald Airport above sea level?
Balranald Airport sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Balranald Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.6248, 143.5771 — in New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Swan Hill Airport, about 84 km away.
Does YBRN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBRN 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 Balranald Airport?
Balranald Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 3,888 ft (1185 m) with a ASP surface.