Dubbo City Regional Airport (YSDU)
Medium airport · Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Dubbo City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YSDU |
| IATA | DBO |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 32°13'0" E 148°34'30" -32.21670, 148.57500 |
| Location | Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,604 ft (1708 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 3,501 ft (1067 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
Dubbo City Regional Airport at a glance
Dubbo City Regional Airport is a medium airport in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as DBO. The field elevation of 935 ft (285 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YSDU 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 — 05/23 — offers 5,604 ft (1708 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YSDU 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 Dubbo City Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Narromine Airport | YNRM | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Warren Airport | YWRN | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Mudgee Airport | YMDG | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Parkes Airport | YPKS | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Coonabarabran Airport | YCBB | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dubbo City Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 935 ft field elevation of Dubbo City Regional 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 Dubbo City Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dubbo City Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dubbo City Regional Airport is YSDU, and its IATA code is DBO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dubbo City Regional Airport above sea level?
Dubbo City Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dubbo City Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at -32.2167, 148.5750 — in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Narromine Airport, about 33 km away.
Does YSDU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YSDU 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 Dubbo City Regional Airport?
Dubbo City Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,604 ft (1708 m) with a ASP surface.