Barkly Downs Airport

YBAW / BKP

, AU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

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Currently using: YBMA
Weather Source: Mount Isa Airport (YBMA)
Distance: 58nm / 107km from YBAW

Current Weather

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19:30Z
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24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
5 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
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Raw METAR

METAR YBMA 041930Z AUTO 11005KT 9999 // NCD 24/16 Q1006

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YBMA 041723Z 0418/0506 10008KT CAVOK FM042300 09014KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km
23:00Z FM042300
+4h
VFR 90° 14 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
BAW
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
 4,796 ft 0 ft X 0°
↓ 3.8 kt • ↔ 3.2 kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Barkly Downs Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBAW
IATA Code: BKP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 810 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: AU
Latitude: -20.495833°
Longitude: 138.474722°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 4,796 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: X
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
110°@5kt
Density Alt
810ft, 24°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

YBMA VFR
Mount Isa Airport
58nm
107km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Barkly Downs Airport

Barkly Downs Airport (YBAW/BKP) is located in , AU at an elevation of 810 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 4,796 feet.

Airport Overview

Barkly Downs Airport serves 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 (15/33) with x surface. The longest runway measures 4,796 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 YBAW, 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.

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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.