Small airport · Badu Island, Australia
Badu Island Airport
Badu Island Airport is a small airport serving Badu Island, Australia. Its IATA code is BDD. Its ICAO code is YBAU. It has 1 runway, longest 2,788 ft (N). Elevation 14 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Badu Island, Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BDD |
| ICAO code | YBAU |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 2,788 ft (N) |
| Elevation | 14 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 10.1495° S, 142.1737° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
It was established in 1971, providing fair-weather operations for the Badu Island community. In 2001-2, the runway was paved to provide year-round operations.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Badu Island Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Jardine River National Park · Australia · 61.6 miles away
- Denham Group National Park · Australia · 87.5 miles away
- Wuthathi (Saunders Islands) National Park · Australia · 127.2 miles away
- Sir Charles Hardy Group National Park · Australia · 149.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Badu Island Airport?
Badu Island Airport — its IATA code is BDD and its ICAO code is YBAU.
Where is Badu Island Airport located?
Badu Island Airport serves Badu Island, Australia. Its coordinates are 10.1495° S, 142.1737° E.
What is the history of Badu Island Airport?
It was established in 1971, providing fair-weather operations for the Badu Island community. In 2001-2, the runway was paved to provide year-round operations.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27355
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badu_Island_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.