Tibooburra Airport (YTIB)
Medium airport · New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Tibooburra Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YTIB |
| IATA | TYB |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°27'4" E 142°3'29" -29.45110, 142.05800 |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,202 ft (976 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 5,026 ft (1532 m) | 98 ft | GVL | Yes |
Tibooburra Airport at a glance
Tibooburra Airport is a medium airport in New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as TYB. The field elevation of 584 ft (178 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YTIB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 5,026 ft (1532 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YTIB 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 Tibooburra Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thargomindah Airport | YTGM | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Broken Hill Airport | YBHI | 289 km (156 NM) |
| Leigh Creek Airport | YLEC | 372 km (201 NM) |
| Bourke Airport | YBKE | 382 km (206 NM) |
| Cunnamulla Airport | YCMU | 382 km (206 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tibooburra Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 584 ft field elevation of Tibooburra 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 Tibooburra Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tibooburra Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tibooburra Airport is YTIB, and its IATA code is TYB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tibooburra Airport above sea level?
Tibooburra Airport sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tibooburra Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.4511, 142.0580 — in New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Thargomindah Airport, about 236 km away.
Does YTIB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YTIB 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 Tibooburra Airport?
Tibooburra Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,026 ft (1532 m) with a GVL surface.