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Bourke Airport

Bourke Airport (YBKE/BRK) Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (05/23, 18/36). Field elevation is 352 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 4/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: YBKE
  • Name: Bourke Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Uncategorized
  • Latitude: -30.0392
  • Longitude: 145.951996
  • Elevation: 352 ft
  • Country: Australia
  • Municipality: N/A
  • IATA Code: BRK
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: N/A
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 1830x30m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 1000x30m
  • Surface: GRS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 126.700 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 120.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 5-8/tonne
  • Parking Fee: AUD 3-5/tonne per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: AUD
  • Remarks: Bourke Airport. Far western NSW outback. Council-owned. Very limited facilities. RFDS service point. GST applicable.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Very limited fuel. Remote premium. Pre-arrange all fuel uplifts. Avgas may be more readily available.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. Uncontrolled airspace. Remote outback. Dust and heat common. Wildlife on runway risk. Runway 1830m asphalt.

Airport Services

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Australia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at YBKE?
The tower frequency at Bourke Airport is 126.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at YBKE?
Bourke Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does YBKE require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Bourke Airport (Australia).