Barcaldine Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Barcaldine, Australia. Its IATA code is BCI and its ICAO code is YBAR. The airport lies at an elevation of 878 ft (268 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 5,591 ft (1,704 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BCI
- ICAO code
- YBAR
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 878 ft (268 m)
- Coordinates
- -23.5663, 145.3021
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,591 ft · 1,704 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 14/32 | 3,104 ft · 946 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Clay | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Barcaldine Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BKQ Blackall Airport | Blackall, Australia | 97 km · 60 mi |
| LRE Longreach Airport | Longreach, Australia | 106 km · 66 mi |
| WIN Winton Airport | Australia | 263 km · 163 mi |
| EMD Emerald Airport | Emerald, Australia | 293 km · 182 mi |
| HGD Hughenden Airport | Hughenden, Australia | 325 km · 202 mi |
| MOV Moranbah Airport | Moranbah, Australia | 330 km · 205 mi |
| CTL Charleville Airport | Charleville, Australia | 331 km · 206 mi |
| WNR Windorah Airport | Windorah, Australia | 336 km · 209 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BCI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 1,288 | 800 | 695 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,253 | 3,264 | 2,836 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,599 | 4,100 | 3,563 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,677 | 4,770 | 4,145 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,320 | 5,791 | 5,032 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,093 | 6,893 | 5,990 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,278 | 7,008 | 6,090 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,993 | 7,452 | 6,475 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,394 | 8,323 | 7,232 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,886 | 8,628 | 7,498 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,637 | 9,095 | 7,903 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,081 | 9,371 | 8,143 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,270 | 9,488 | 8,245 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,711 | 9,762 | 8,483 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,756 | 9,791 | 8,508 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,919 | 9,891 | 8,595 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 122.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Barcaldine Airport?
The IATA code of Barcaldine Airport is BCI and its ICAO code is YBAR.
Where is Barcaldine Airport located?
Barcaldine Airport is in Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia, at -23.5663, 145.3021.
What time zone is Barcaldine Airport in?
Barcaldine Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Barcaldine Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 5,591 ft (1,704 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Barcaldine Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Blackall Airport (BKQ), about 97 km (60 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.