General aviation · Badu Island, Australia
Badu Island
- Elevation
- 14 ft
- Coordinates
- 10°09′S 142°10′E
- Local time
- Australia/Brisbane
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
YBAU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Badu Island (YBAU/BDD) has one runway, 12/30, 2,788 ft (850 m) long. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YBAU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Brisbane
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Badu Island
Elevation
14 ft
Position
-10.1495, 142.1737
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · YBAU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,788 ft (850 m) | — | — | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YBAU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Badu Island (YBAU / BDD) in Badu Island, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YBAU is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YBAU
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Australia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Australia. Applicable permit lead times for Australia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Australia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at YBAU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YBAU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YBAU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YBAU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YBAU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YBAU: 10° 8′ 58″ S 142° 10′ 25″ E; elevation 14 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Badu Island
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Badu Island. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YBAU.
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Cargo Operations at YBAU
Support for freighter operations into YBAU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YBAU sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into YBAU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Badu Island — one desk for the whole trip.