Balranald Airport — , Australia
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Distance & flight time from BZD
Balranald Airport
Balranald Airport belongs to the town of Balranald in far southwestern New South Wales; no separate municipality shows up in the listing, since the airport falls within the town boundary itself. Elevation here reaches 210 feet, and two runways support the light aircraft and charter traffic typical of this sparsely populated agricultural region. Balranald lies along the Murrumbidgee River, in an area where farming and grazing dominate the local economy. Coded BZD, the airport gives residents and visitors an alternative to the long drives connecting this part of New South Wales to Sydney, Melbourne, or Adelaide, all of which sit hundreds of kilometers away. Scheduled flights stay limited, matching Balranald's small population.
Runways at Balranald Airport (BZD)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2133 ft (650 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | GRS |
| 18/36 | 3888 ft (1185 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Balranald Airport (BZD)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 118.6 MHz |
Airports near Balranald Airport (BZD)
- Swan Hill Airport (SWH) — 83.6 km (51.9 mi)
- Hay Airport (HXX) — 115.2 km (71.6 mi)
- Kerang Airport (KRA) — 129.5 km (80.5 mi)
- Mildura Airport (MQL) — 143.7 km (89.3 mi)
- Deniliquin Airport (DNQ) — 162.2 km (100.8 mi)
- Hopetoun Airport (HTU) — 164.1 km (102.0 mi)
- Echuca Airport (ECH) — 201.4 km (125.1 mi)
- Warracknabeal Airport (WKB) — 215.8 km (134.1 mi)
Farmers and agricultural operators around Balranald reference BZD when arranging charter flights, given how far this corner of New South Wales sits from Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide alike, while others search the code simply to confirm the small town has any air link of its own.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Balranald Airport?
The IATA code for Balranald Airport is BZD.
What is the ICAO code for Balranald Airport?
The ICAO code for Balranald Airport is YBRN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.