Forbes Airport (YFBS)
Medium airport · Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Forbes Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YFBS |
| IATA | FRB |
| Elevation | 760 ft (232 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°21'49" E 147°56'6" -33.36360, 147.93500 |
| Location | Forbes, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,029 ft (1228 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Forbes Airport at a glance
Forbes Airport is a medium airport in Forbes, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as FRB. The field elevation of 760 ft (232 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YFBS 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, 09/27, offers 4,029 ft (1228 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YFBS 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 Forbes Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkes Airport | YPKS | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Cowra Airport | YCWR | 85 km (46 NM) |
| West Wyalong Airport | YWWL | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Young Airport | YYNG | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Orange Airport | YORG | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Forbes Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 760 ft field elevation of Forbes 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 Forbes Airport
What is the ICAO code of Forbes Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Forbes Airport is YFBS, and its IATA code is FRB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Forbes Airport above sea level?
Forbes Airport sits at an elevation of 760 feet (232 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Forbes Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.3636, 147.9350 — in Forbes, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Parkes Airport, about 38 km away.
Does YFBS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YFBS 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 Forbes Airport?
Forbes Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,029 ft (1228 m) with a ASP surface.