Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Ballina, Australia. Its IATA code is BNK and its ICAO code is YBNA. The airport lies at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 6,234 ft (1,900 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Sydney time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BNK
- ICAO code
- YBNA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 7 ft (2 m)
- Coordinates
- -28.8332, 153.5615
- Time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,234 ft · 1,900 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LSY Lismore Airport | Lismore, Australia | 30 km · 19 mi |
| OOL Gold Coast Airport | Gold Coast, Australia | 74 km · 46 mi |
| BNE Brisbane International Airport | Brisbane, Australia | 167 km · 104 mi |
| CFS Coffs Harbour Airport | Coffs Harbour, Australia | 171 km · 106 mi |
| WTB Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | Toowoomba, Australia | 224 km · 139 mi |
| OKY Oakey Army Aviation Centre | Australia | 239 km · 149 mi |
| MCY Sunshine Coast Airport | Maroochydore, Australia | 253 km · 157 mi |
| ARM Armidale Airport | Armidale, Australia | 266 km · 165 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BNK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 612 | 380 | 330 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,247 | 3,881 | 3,373 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,303 | 4,538 | 3,943 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,561 | 5,320 | 4,623 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,329 | 6,418 | 5,577 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,566 | 7,187 | 6,245 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,580 | 7,195 | 6,253 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,073 | 7,502 | 6,519 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,679 | 7,878 | 6,846 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,821 | 8,588 | 7,462 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,547 | 9,039 | 7,855 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,896 | 9,256 | 8,043 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,553 | 9,664 | 8,398 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,252 | 10,099 | 8,776 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,687 | 10,369 | 9,010 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,702 | 10,378 | 9,018 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 124.200 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 120.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?
The IATA code of Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is BNK and its ICAO code is YBNA.
Where is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport located?
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia, at -28.8332, 153.5615.
What time zone is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport in?
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Sydney. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 6,234 ft (1,900 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Lismore Airport (LSY), about 30 km (19 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.