Brisbane International Airport

YBBN / BNE

Brisbane, AU

Last Updated
May 14, 22:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
22:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
7 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBBN 142230Z 21007KT 9999 -SHRA FEW015 SCT034 BKN060 18/17 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 13 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
SCT 3,400 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,513 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,413 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,013 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brisbane International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 7 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 27 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. 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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Raw TAF
TAF YBBN 142018Z 1421/1600 21008KT 9999 -SHRA SCT030 FM150100 12012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT030 FM150900 20008KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 INTER 1421/1502 5000 SHRA BKN015 INTER 1512/1518 5000 SHRA BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
01:00Z FM150100
+3h
VFR 120° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
09:00Z FM150900
+11h
MVFR 200° 8 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBN
01L
19R ✈️
01R
19L ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01L/19R
Active: 19R
10,827 ft 197 ft ASP 27°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
✈️ 01R/19L
Active: 19L
11,680 ft 148 ft ASP 27°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
14/32 5,577 ft 98 ft ASP 147°
3.2 kt 6.2 kt
63° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YBBN

11,602 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.1%
MVFR
9.2%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0.2%

Brisbane International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 39°C with an average of 23.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.8%
NE
12.2%
E
14.1%
SE
14.6%
S
19.7%
SW
11.9%
W
5.4%
NW
3%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.2°C
Range: 10°C to 39°C
10°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

April December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01L/19R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 01R/19L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 11,602 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brisbane International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBBN
IATA Code: BNE
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 13 ft MSL

Location

City: Brisbane
Country: AU
Latitude: -27.384199°
Longitude: 153.117004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 01L/19R
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 01R/19L
Length: 11,680 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,577 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brisbane International Airport

Overview

Brisbane International Airport serves as a major aviation hub for Queensland, Australia, located at -27.384199, 153.117004. The airport operates with three asphalt runways, accommodating both domestic and international commercial aircraft traffic. Situated at an elevation of 13 feet mean sea level, YBBN provides critical transportation infrastructure for the greater Brisbane metropolitan region.

Flying Conditions

Brisbane's airport experiences subtropical climate conditions that can produce variable wind patterns across its three runways. The primary runways (01L/19R at 10,827 feet and 01R/19L at 11,680 feet) offer substantial length for large commercial aircraft operations. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal activity and associated convective developments typical of the Queensland coastal environment.

Notable Features

The airport's three-runway configuration provides operational flexibility for different wind conditions and aircraft types. Runway 14/32, measuring 5,577 feet, offers an additional crosswind option for smaller aircraft. The relatively low elevation of 13 feet MSL indicates a flat terrain approach environment with minimal terrain-related navigation challenges.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation suggests potential wind variations, with 01L/19R and 01R/19L providing primary north-south alignment and the 14/32 runway offering an east-west alternative. The substantial runway lengths (over 10,000 feet for the two primary runways) accommodate a wide range of aircraft, from regional commuters to large international wide-body jets. Pilots should review current meteorological conditions to select the most appropriate runway for approach and landing.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.