Bundaberg Airport (YBUD)
Medium airport · Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Bundaberg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBUD |
| IATA | BDB |
| Elevation | 107 ft (33 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 24°54'18" E 152°19'21" -24.90504, 152.32261 |
| Location | Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,701 ft (1128 m) | 98 ft | CLA | No |
| 14/32 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bundaberg Airport at a glance
Bundaberg Airport is a medium airport in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as BDB. The field elevation of 107 ft (33 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBUD 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 — 14/32 — offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBUD 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 Bundaberg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hervey Bay Airport | YHBA | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Gladstone Airport | YGLA | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Thangool Airport | YTNG | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Kingaroy Airport | YKRY | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Sunshine Coast Airport | YBSU | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bundaberg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 107 ft field elevation of Bundaberg 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 Bundaberg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bundaberg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bundaberg Airport is YBUD, and its IATA code is BDB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bundaberg Airport above sea level?
Bundaberg Airport sits at an elevation of 107 feet (33 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bundaberg Airport located?
The airport lies at -24.9050, 152.3226 — in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hervey Bay Airport, about 73 km away.
Does YBUD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBUD 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 Bundaberg Airport?
Bundaberg Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.