Bathurst Airport (YBTH)
Medium airport · Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Bathurst Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBTH |
| IATA | BHS |
| Elevation | 2,435 ft (742 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°24'25" E 149°39'4" -33.40682, 149.65116 |
| Location | Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,314 ft (1315 m) | 98 ft | GVL | No |
| 17/35 | 5,594 ft (1705 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bathurst Airport at a glance
Bathurst Airport is a medium airport in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as BHS. The field elevation of 2,435 ft (742 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBTH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 5,594 ft (1705 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBTH 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 Bathurst Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Airport | YORG | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Mudgee Airport | YMDG | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Cowra Airport | YCWR | 105 km (57 NM) |
| RAAF Base Richmond | YSRI | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport | YSWS | 112 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bathurst Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,435 ft field elevation of Bathurst 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 Bathurst Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bathurst Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bathurst Airport is YBTH, and its IATA code is BHS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bathurst Airport above sea level?
Bathurst Airport sits at an elevation of 2,435 feet (742 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bathurst Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.4068, 149.6512 — in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Orange Airport, about 48 km away.
Does YBTH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBTH 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 Bathurst Airport?
Bathurst Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,594 ft (1705 m) with a ASP surface.