Badu Island Airport

YBAU / BDD

Badu Island, AU

Last Updated
Jan 17, 19:10 UTC

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
19:10Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
8kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI YHID 171910Z AUTO 32008KT 9999 // BKN014 BKN069 BKN115 27/26 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 14ft
BKN 1,400ft AGL
BKN 6,900ft AGL
BKN 11,500ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,414ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,914ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,514ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YHID 171734Z 1717/1818 32013KT 9999 -SHRA SCT012 BKN014 BECMG 1803/1805 28012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BECMG 1810/1812 29010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT008 BKN012 TEMPO 1717/1719 VRB20G35KT 0500 +TSRA BKN005 SCT015CB TEMPO 1719/1803 30015G25KT 1500 +SHRA BKN012 FEW020TCU INTER 1803/1814 30015G25KT 3000 SHRA BKN010 FEW020TCU TEMPO 1814/1818 30015G25KT 1500 +SHRA BKN012 FEW020TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1719/1803 VRB20G35KT 0500 +TSRA BKN005 SCT015CB PROB30 TEMPO 1814/1818 VRB20G35KT 0500 +TSRA BKN005 SCT015CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:16Z BASE
+0h
IFR 320° 13kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,400ft
Light Showers Rain
03:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 280° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain

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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
↓ 7.5kt ↔ 2.7kt
160° 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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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.