Gibb River Airport (GBV): Codes, Runways & Location
Gibb River Airport (IATA: GBV · ICAO: YGIB) is a small airport serving Gibb, Australia. It lies at 16.4187° S, 126.4457° E, 509 ft (155 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gibb River Airport
Gibb River Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Gibb in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code GBV and the ICAO code YGIB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Gibb River Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1066 m (3497 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: n. The field elevation is 509 ft (155 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mount Barnett Airport (MBN) about 68 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 ≈ 1,066 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gibb River Airport
Where is Gibb River Airport located?
Gibb River Airport is located in Gibb, Australia. Its coordinates are 16.4187° S, 126.4457° E.
What is the airport code for Gibb River Airport?
Gibb River Airport has an IATA code of GBV and an ICAO code of YGIB.
How long is the runway at Gibb River Airport?
Gibb River Airport's longest runway is about 1066 m (3497 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Gibb River Airport have?
Gibb River Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with n surfacing.
Is Gibb River Airport a major airport?
Gibb River Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Gibb River Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.