Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

YBNA / BNK

Ballina, AU

Last Updated
Jan 17, 12:00 UTC

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Currently using: YBCG
Weather Source: Gold Coast Airport (YBCG)
Distance: 40nm / 74km from YBNA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
8kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
4,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBCG 171200Z AUTO 04008KT 9999 // SCT034 BKN041 OVC065 27/25 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7ft
SCT 3,400ft AGL
BKN 4,100ft AGL
OVC 6,500ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,407ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,107ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,507ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YBCG 171110Z 1712/1812 03005KT 9999 -SHRA SCT010 BKN020 FM171300 20006KT 9999 -SHRA SCT010 BKN020 FM180000 15014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BKN025 FM180900 19012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT010 BKN020 TEMPO 1712/1721 3000 SHRA BKN008 FEW030TCU INTER 1721/1812 3000 SHRA BKN010 SCT050TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1718/1806 VRB20G35KT 2000 TSRA BKN008 FEW050CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:20Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 30° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
Light Showers Rain
13:00Z FM171300
+1h
MVFR 200° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
Light Showers Rain
00:00Z FM180000
+12h
MVFR 150° 14kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500ft
Light Showers Rain
18:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
LIFR VRB 20kt
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 800ft
Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BNA
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
6,234 ft 98 ft ASP 74°
↑ 7.5kt ↔ 2.7kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBNA
IATA Code: BNK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Ballina
Country: AU
Latitude: -28.833236°
Longitude: 153.561471°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-10

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,234 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (YBNA/BNK) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Ballina, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 7 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (06/24) with ASP 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.