Birdsville Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Australia. Its IATA code is BVI and its ICAO code is YBDV. The airport lies at an elevation of 159 ft (48 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 5,682 ft (1,732 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BVI
- ICAO code
- YBDV
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 159 ft (48 m)
- Coordinates
- -25.8975, 139.3480
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,937 ft · 1,200 m | 59 ft · 18 m | Clay | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,682 ft · 1,732 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Birdsville Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BEU Bedourie Airport | Bedourie, Australia | 173 km · 107 mi |
| WNR Windorah Airport | Windorah, Australia | 337 km · 209 mi |
| BQL Boulia Airport | Australia | 337 km · 209 mi |
| XTG Thargomindah Airport | Thargomindah, Australia | 500 km · 311 mi |
| WIN Winton Airport | Australia | 546 km · 339 mi |
| PXH Prominent Hill Airport | Mount Eba, Australia | 567 km · 352 mi |
| CPD Coober Pedy Airport | Coober Pedy, Australia | 575 km · 357 mi |
| ISA Mount Isa Airport | Mount Isa, Australia | 582 km · 362 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BVI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 1,447 | 899 | 782 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,857 | 3,018 | 2,623 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,833 | 4,246 | 3,689 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,705 | 4,788 | 4,160 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,990 | 5,586 | 4,854 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,635 | 6,608 | 5,742 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,652 | 6,619 | 5,751 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,644 | 7,857 | 6,827 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,538 | 8,412 | 7,310 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,025 | 8,715 | 7,573 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,494 | 9,006 | 7,826 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,058 | 9,357 | 8,131 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,506 | 9,635 | 8,372 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,604 | 9,696 | 8,425 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,735 | 9,777 | 8,496 | View route |
| JFK New York | 16,555 | 10,287 | 8,939 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 125.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Birdsville Airport?
The IATA code of Birdsville Airport is BVI and its ICAO code is YBDV.
Where is Birdsville Airport located?
Birdsville Airport is in Queensland, Australia, at -25.8975, 139.3480.
What time zone is Birdsville Airport in?
Birdsville 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 Birdsville Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 5,682 ft (1,732 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Birdsville Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Bedourie Airport (BEU), about 173 km (107 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.