Dirranbandi Airport — , Australia
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Dirranbandi Airport
DRN is the code for Dirranbandi Airport, a small regional airstrip serving the rural farming town of Dirranbandi in southern Queensland, Australia. The surrounding area is known for cotton and sheep farming, and the airport primarily supports agricultural aviation, including crop dusting and aerial spraying operations essential to the region's irrigation-dependent farmland. Scheduled passenger services are minimal or nonexistent, with the facility functioning more as infrastructure for charter flights, medical evacuations via the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and private aircraft owned by local farmers. Dirranbandi's remoteness within the Australian outback underscores how vital small airstrips like DRN are for connecting isolated agricultural communities to essential services.
Runways at Dirranbandi Airport (DRN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3993 ft (1217 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Dirranbandi Airport (DRN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 118.95 MHz |
Airports near Dirranbandi Airport (DRN)
- Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) — 99.0 km (61.5 mi)
- Walgett Airport (WGE) — 160.9 km (100.0 mi)
- Moree Airport (MRZ) — 187.9 km (116.8 mi)
- Brewarrina Airport (BWQ) — 205.7 km (127.8 mi)
- Roma Airport (RMA) — 233.7 km (145.2 mi)
- Narrabri Airport (NAA) — 247.7 km (153.9 mi)
- Cunnamulla Airport (CMA) — 261.5 km (162.5 mi)
- Coonamble Airport (CNB) — 266.5 km (165.6 mi)
DRN sees little to no scheduled commercial traffic; it is primarily relevant to Royal Flying Doctor Service operations and agricultural aviation in rural Queensland, Australia.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Dirranbandi Airport?
The IATA code for Dirranbandi Airport is DRN.
What is the ICAO code for Dirranbandi Airport?
The ICAO code for Dirranbandi Airport is YDBI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.