Badu Island Airport

YBAU / BDD

Badu Island, AU

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
19:30Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
13kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

YHID 141930Z AUTO 12013KT 9999 // SCT022 25/19 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 14ft
SCT 2,200ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,214ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YHID 141706Z 1417/1518 12014KT 9999 SCT015 BKN020 FM150000 12018KT 9999 SCT020 FM150900 12014KT 9999 SCT015 BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:01Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 14kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
00:00Z FM150000
+4h
VFR 120° 18kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BAU
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
2,788 ft 0 ft N
↓ 13.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
180° 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

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Badu Island Airport

Badu Island Airport (YBAU/BDD) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Badu Island, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 14 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (12/30) with N surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.