Blackwater Airport (YBTR)
Medium airport · Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Blackwater Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBTR |
| IATA | BLT |
| Elevation | 657 ft (200 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°36'11" E 148°48'25" -23.60310, 148.80701 |
| Location | Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,023 ft (1531 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Blackwater Airport at a glance
Blackwater Airport is a medium airport in Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as BLT. The field elevation of 657 ft (200 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBTR 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, 18/36, offers 5,023 ft (1531 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 YBTR 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 Blackwater Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Airport | YEML | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Dysart Airport | YDYS | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Clermont Airport | YCMT | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Rockhampton Airport | YBRK | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Moranbah Airport | YMRB | 187 km (101 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Blackwater Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 657 ft field elevation of Blackwater 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 Blackwater Airport
What is the ICAO code of Blackwater Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Blackwater Airport is YBTR, and its IATA code is BLT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Blackwater Airport above sea level?
Blackwater Airport sits at an elevation of 657 feet (200 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Blackwater Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.6031, 148.8070 — in Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Emerald Airport, about 64 km away.
Does YBTR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBTR 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 Blackwater Airport?
Blackwater Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,023 ft (1531 m) with a ASP surface.