Blackall Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Blackall, Australia. Its IATA code is BKQ and its ICAO code is YBCK. The airport lies at an elevation of 928 ft (283 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 5,538 ft (1,688 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BKQ
- ICAO code
- YBCK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 928 ft (283 m)
- Coordinates
- -24.4317, 145.4297
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,538 ft · 1,688 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,259 ft · 1,603 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Clay | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Blackall Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BCI Barcaldine Airport | Barcaldine, Australia | 97 km · 60 mi |
| LRE Longreach Airport | Longreach, Australia | 161 km · 100 mi |
| CTL Charleville Airport | Charleville, Australia | 236 km · 147 mi |
| ULP Quilpie Airport | Australia | 269 km · 167 mi |
| EMD Emerald Airport | Emerald, Australia | 295 km · 183 mi |
| WNR Windorah Airport | Windorah, Australia | 299 km · 186 mi |
| WIN Winton Airport | Australia | 332 km · 206 mi |
| MOV Moranbah Airport | Moranbah, Australia | 378 km · 235 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BKQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 1,195 | 743 | 645 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,307 | 3,298 | 2,866 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,696 | 4,161 | 3,616 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,770 | 4,828 | 4,196 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,385 | 5,832 | 5,068 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,143 | 6,924 | 6,017 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,233 | 6,980 | 6,065 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,029 | 7,475 | 6,495 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,397 | 8,324 | 7,234 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,952 | 8,669 | 7,533 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,540 | 9,035 | 7,851 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,108 | 9,388 | 8,158 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,352 | 9,539 | 8,289 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,793 | 9,814 | 8,528 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,843 | 9,844 | 8,554 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,966 | 9,921 | 8,621 | 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 Blackall Airport?
The IATA code of Blackall Airport is BKQ and its ICAO code is YBCK.
Where is Blackall Airport located?
Blackall Airport is in Blackall, Queensland, Australia, at -24.4317, 145.4297.
What time zone is Blackall Airport in?
Blackall 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 Blackall Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 5,538 ft (1,688 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Blackall Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Barcaldine Airport (BCI), about 97 km (60 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.