Birdsville Airport Guide
Birdsville Airport (IATA BVI, ICAO YBDV) is a remote outback aerodrome in the far south-west of Queensland, next to the Birdsville Hotel. It sits 48 m above sea level.
Two runways serve the field. Runway 14/32 is sealed asphalt and 1,732 m long. Runway 03/21 is a clay strip 1,200 m long. The Diamantina Shire Council owns and runs the airport, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service uses it.
A $1.5 million upgrade completed in September 2011 added a new terminal building, resurfaced runway 14/32 with edge lighting, and enlarged the apron. The council and the Queensland Government's Regional Airport Development Scheme paid for the work.
Rex flies the scheduled service between Brisbane and Mount Isa through Bedourie and Birdsville. Scenic flights over Lake Eyre and the Channel Mail Run from Port Augusta also use the airport. Traffic peaks over the Birdsville Races weekend each September, when up to 200 light aircraft visit. Avgas and Jet A1 are sold through a private supplier from 7am to 7pm.
Services
1 of 6 availableCompare 1 listed option at Birdsville Airport, spanning hotels. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Birdsville Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 2 runways
- Location
- -25.897, 139.348
- Operator
- Diamantina Shire Council
- Links
- Wikipedia ↗
Terminals
1 terminalBirdsville Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Passenger terminal, handling domestic flights for around 1 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Passenger terminalDomestic
Rex
Nearby cities
1 cityBirdsville Airport is closest to Birdsville (1 km southeast). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Birdsville1 km southeast
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