Badu Island Airport

YBAU / BDD

Badu Island, AU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

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Currently using: YHID
Weather Source: Horn Island Airport (YHID)
Distance: 27nm / 50km from YBAU

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
07:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
6 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
2,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YHID 050700Z AUTO 29006KT 9999 -SHRA SCT014 BKN027 BKN048 26/25 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 14 ft
SCT 1,400 ft AGL
BKN 2,700 ft AGL
BKN 4,800 ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,414 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,714 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,814 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YHID 050529Z 0506/0606 31010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT016 TEMPO 0506/0606 31018G28KT 1500 +SHRA BKN008 SCT015TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0506/0508 VRB20G35KT 0500 +TSRA BKN006 SCT015CB PROB30 TEMPO 0514/0606 VRB20G35KT 0500 +TSRA BKN006 SCT015CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
14:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
LIFR VRB 20 kt
Visibility: 0.5 km
Ceiling: 600 ft
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
BAU
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
 2,788 ft 0 ft N 0°
↓ 5.9 kt • ↔ 1.0 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Badu Island Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBAU
IATA Code: BDD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 14 ft MSL

Location

City: Badu Island
Country: AU
Latitude: -10.149550°
Longitude: 142.173665°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 2,788 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: N
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
290°@6kt
Density Alt
14ft, 26°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

YHID MVFR
Horn Island Airport
27nm
50km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Badu Island Airport

Badu Island Airport (YBAU/BDD) is located in Badu Island, AU at an elevation of 14 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (12/30), with the longest at 2,788 feet.

Airport Overview

Badu Island Airport serves Badu Island in AU. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (12/30) with n surface. The longest runway measures 2,788 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the CASA publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Australian AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from YBAU, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

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Density Altitude Explained
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Temp: 26°C
How to Read TAF Forecasts
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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.