Dirranbandi Airport (YDBI)
Medium airport · Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Dirranbandi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YDBI |
| IATA | DRN |
| Elevation | 567 ft (173 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°35'16" E 148°13'2" -28.58791, 148.21716 |
| Location | Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,993 ft (1217 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dirranbandi Airport at a glance
Dirranbandi Airport is a medium airport in Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as DRN. The field elevation of 567 ft (173 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YDBI 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, 01/19, offers 3,993 ft (1217 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YDBI 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 Dirranbandi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning Ridge Airport | YLRD | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Walgett Airport | YWLG | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Moree Airport | YMOR | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Brewarrina Airport | YBRW | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Roma Airport | YROM | 234 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dirranbandi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 567 ft field elevation of Dirranbandi 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 Dirranbandi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dirranbandi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dirranbandi Airport is YDBI, and its IATA code is DRN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dirranbandi Airport above sea level?
Dirranbandi Airport sits at an elevation of 567 feet (173 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dirranbandi Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.5879, 148.2172 — in Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lightning Ridge Airport, about 99 km away.
Does YDBI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YDBI 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 Dirranbandi Airport?
Dirranbandi Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 3,993 ft (1217 m) with a ASP surface.