Barcaldine Airport — Barcaldine, Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Barcaldine Airport (Barcaldine) is BCI — its ICAO code is YBAR.
Distance & flight time from BCI
Barcaldine Airport
In Queensland's outback, Barcaldine Airport answers to the code BCI, serving the town of Barcaldine in central Australia's dry interior. Elevation is 878 feet, and two runways appear in the record, a layout that helps manage the shifting wind directions common across the outback. BCI supports regional flights connecting Barcaldine to Brisbane and other Queensland centers, playing much the same role as many small outback fields that keep remote communities linked to the coast. Beyond those figures, little else about the field shows up in public aviation records, underscoring its function as a working regional link rather than a large-scale terminal.
Runways at Barcaldine Airport (BCI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5591 ft (1704 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 14/32 | 3104 ft (946 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | CLA |
Radio frequencies for Barcaldine Airport (BCI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 122.1 MHz |
Airports near Barcaldine Airport (BCI)
- Blackall Airport (BKQ) — 97.1 km (60.3 mi)
- Longreach Airport (LRE) — 105.5 km (65.6 mi)
- Clermont Airport (CMQ) — 252.9 km (157.1 mi)
- Winton Airport (WIN) — 263.4 km (163.7 mi)
- Emerald Airport (EMD) — 293.2 km (182.2 mi)
- Moranbah Airport (MOV) — 330.2 km (205.2 mi)
- Dysart Airport (DYA) — 330.3 km (205.2 mi)
- Charleville Airport (CTL) — 331.0 km (205.7 mi)
Regional flight bookers search BCI to check connections between Barcaldine and Brisbane before a trip through central Queensland. Others weigh Barcaldine Airport against nearby fields like Longreach when stringing together a multi-stop outback itinerary.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Barcaldine Airport?
The IATA code for Barcaldine Airport is BCI.
What is the ICAO code for Barcaldine Airport?
The ICAO code for Barcaldine Airport is YBAR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.