Bowen Airport (ZBO): Codes, Runways & Location
Bowen Airport (IATA: ZBO · ICAO: YBWN) is a small airport serving Bowen, Australia. It lies at 20.0180° S, 148.2152° E, 8 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bowen Airport
Bowen Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Bowen in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code ZBO and the ICAO code YBWN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Bowen Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1341 m (4399 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: g. The field elevation is 8 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport (WSY) about 63 km away.
Live weather · Open-Meteo
Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,341 m — regional-jet capable
Explore more airports in Australia
Bowen Airport (ZBO) is one of many airports in Australia. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
Seaports near Bowen Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Bowen Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bowen Airport
Where is Bowen Airport located?
Bowen Airport is located in Bowen, Australia. Its coordinates are 20.0180° S, 148.2152° E.
What is the airport code for Bowen Airport?
Bowen Airport has an IATA code of ZBO and an ICAO code of YBWN.
How long is the runway at Bowen Airport?
Bowen Airport's longest runway is about 1341 m (4399 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Bowen Airport have?
Bowen Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with g surfacing.
Is Bowen Airport a major airport?
Bowen Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Bowen Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →