Regional airport · Ballina, Australia

Ballina/Byron Gateway

YBNABNK
Elevation
7 ft
Coordinates
28°50′S 153°34′E
Local time
Australia/Sydney

Photo: Mike McBey · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Field information

YBNA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Ballina/Byron Gateway (YBNA/BNK) has one runway, 06/24, 6,234 ft (1,900 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: 1730-0230Z, AH call out fee may appl. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YBNA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Australia/Sydney

  • Country

    Australia

    AU

  • Municipality

    Ballina

  • Elevation

    7 ft

  • Position

    -28.8332, 153.5615

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Operating hours

    1730-0230Z, AH call out fee may appl

Runways · YBNA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
06/246,234 ft (1,900 m)98 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at YBNA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ballina/Byron Gateway (YBNA / BNK) in Ballina, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YBNA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at YBNA

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at YBNA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at YBNA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at YBNA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YBNA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to YBNA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YBNA: 28° 50′ 0″ S 153° 33′ 41″ E; elevation 7 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Ballina

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Ballina. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YBNA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at YBNA

    Support for freighter operations into YBNA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where YBNA sits in the network

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