Bathurst Island Airport (YBTI)
Medium airport · Wurrumiyanga, Northern Territory, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Bathurst Island Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBTI |
| IATA | BRT |
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 11°45'54" E 130°36'57" -11.76497, 130.61577 |
| Location | Wurrumiyanga, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 4,823 ft (1470 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bathurst Island Airport at a glance
Bathurst Island Airport is a medium airport in Wurrumiyanga, Northern Territory, Australia, known to airline systems as BRT. The field elevation of 67 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBTI are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 4,823 ft (1470 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBTI 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 Island Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snake Bay Airport | YSNK | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Garden Point Airport | YGPT | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin | YPDN | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Port Keats Airport | YPKT | 300 km (162 NM) |
| Tindal Airport | YPTN | 361 km (195 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bathurst Island Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 67 ft field elevation of Bathurst Island 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 Island Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bathurst Island Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bathurst Island Airport is YBTI, and its IATA code is BRT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bathurst Island Airport above sea level?
Bathurst Island Airport sits at an elevation of 67 feet (20 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 Island Airport located?
The airport lies at -11.7650, 130.6158 — in Wurrumiyanga, Northern Territory, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Snake Bay Airport, about 39 km away.
Does YBTI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBTI 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 Island Airport?
Bathurst Island Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 4,823 ft (1470 m) with a ASP surface.