Bathurst Airport

YBTH / BHS

Bathurst, AU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

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Currently using: YSRI
Weather Source: RAAF Base Richmond (YSRI)
Distance: 58nm / 107km from YBTH

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
8 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YSRI 040600Z AUTO 03008KT 9999 // FEW039 32/23 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,435 ft
FEW 3,900 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,335 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YSRI 040617Z 0406/0506 05010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT035 FM040900 VRB03KT 9999 -SHRA FEW010 FM041800 VRB03KT 9999 NSW BKN010 BECMG 0422/0500 VRB03KT 9999 SCT020 FM050300 05006KT 9999 -SHRA SCT035 TEMPO 0406/0409 VRB20G30KT 1000 +TSRA BKN008 SCT040CB TEMPO 0417/0422 9999 BKN005 INTER 0502/0506 4000 SHRA BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0409/0412 VRB20G30KT 1000 +TSRA BKN008 SCT040CB PROB30 0415/0421 0300 FG
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
09:00Z FM040900
+3h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
18:00Z FM041800
+12h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
17:00Z TEMPO
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BTH
08
26
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 4,314 ft 98 ft GVL 91°
3.9 kt 7.0 kt
61° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,594 ft 98 ft ASP 176°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bathurst Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBTH
IATA Code: BHS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,435 ft MSL

Location

City: Bathurst
Country: AU
Latitude: -33.406817°
Longitude: 149.651161°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,314 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,594 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bathurst Airport

Overview

Bathurst Airport serves the regional area of New South Wales, located approximately 200 kilometers west of Sydney. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 2,435 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for Central Western New South Wales. The airport supports a variety of general aviation, charter, and potential regional commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's significant elevation at 2,435 ft MSL suggests potential challenges with density altitude, particularly during warmer months. Pilots should anticipate variable conditions due to the airport's inland location, which can experience more extreme temperature ranges compared to coastal regions. The two runways (08/26 and 17/35) offer flexibility for handling different wind conditions.

Notable Features

Bathurst Airport features two runways with different surface types: runway 08/26 is gravel (GVL), while runway 17/35 is asphalt (ASP). The longer runway 17/35 measures 5,594 feet, providing sufficient length for most medium-sized aircraft operations. The airport's geographical position in a moderately elevated terrain requires careful terrain and wind awareness during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will primarily depend on wind direction, with the 17/35 runway offering the longest landing surface at 5,594 feet. The asphalt surface of runway 17/35 provides more consistent braking characteristics compared to the gravel runway 08/26. Pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight planning, considering the airport's elevation and potential wind variability when determining approach strategies.

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.

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.