Bairnsdale Airport (BSJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Bairnsdale Airport (IATA: BSJ · ICAO: YBNS) is a medium-sized airport serving Bairnsdale, Australia. It lies at 37.8875° S, 147.5694° E, 165 ft (50 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bairnsdale Airport
Bairnsdale Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bairnsdale in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code BSJ and the ICAO code YBNS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Bairnsdale Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1101 m (3612 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 165 ft (50 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAAF Base East Sale about 44 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,101 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bairnsdale Airport
Where is Bairnsdale Airport located?
Bairnsdale Airport is located in Bairnsdale, Australia. Its coordinates are 37.8875° S, 147.5694° E.
What is the airport code for Bairnsdale Airport?
Bairnsdale Airport has an IATA code of BSJ and an ICAO code of YBNS.
How long is the runway at Bairnsdale Airport?
Bairnsdale Airport's longest runway is about 1101 m (3612 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Bairnsdale Airport have?
Bairnsdale Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bairnsdale Airport a major airport?
Bairnsdale Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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