Badu Island Airport

YBAU / BDD

Badu Island, AU

Last Updated
Jun 9, 21:00Z

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Currently using: YHID
Weather Source: Horn Island Airport (YHID)
Distance: 27nm / 50km from YBAU

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
7 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
4,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YHID 092100Z AUTO 16007KT 9999 // FEW021 SCT029 BKN046 25/22 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 14 ft
FEW 2,100 ft AGL
SCT 2,900 ft AGL
BKN 4,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,114 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,914 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,614 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Badu Island Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 7 knots. Runway 12/30 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4600 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 25 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YHID 091725Z 0917/1018 14010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 FM100000 11018KT 9999 NSW SCT020 FM100900 12012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 INTER 0920/1000 5000 SHRA BKN013 INTER 1012/1018 5000 SHRA BKN013
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
00:00Z FM100000
+3h
VFR 110° 18 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z FM100900
+12h
IFR 120° 12 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,300 ft
Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BAU
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
2,788 ft 0 ft N
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Badu Island Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBAU
IATA Code: BDD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 14 ft MSL

Location

City: Badu Island
Country: AU
Latitude: -10.149550°
Longitude: 142.173665°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 2,788 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: N
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Badu Island Airport

Badu Island Airport (YBAU/BDD) is located in Badu Island, AU at an elevation of 14 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (12/30), with the longest at 2,788 feet.

Airport Overview

Badu Island Airport serves Badu Island in AU. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (12/30) with n surface. The longest runway measures 2,788 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the CASA publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Australian AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from YBAU, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.