5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“One of the standout features of Brisbane Airport is how efficient the check-in and security process tends to be.”
Christopher lowe5★ on Google
Airports / Australia / BNE
Large airport · BNE
Brisbane International Airport.
Brisbane, Australia · 13 ft elevation. 9 charter operators based here.
3.9/5
Google rating
12,913 ratings
9
Operators based
13
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Brisbane, AustraliaELEV 13 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
12,913
Google reviews
ratings on Google
9
Based operators
charter operators on the field
13
Field elevation
feet above sea level
26
Nearest alternate
nm to YAMB
Field standing
9 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 95% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
RAAF Base Amberley (YAMB), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Brisbane International Airport (YBBN / BNE) sits in Brisbane, Australia, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 13 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: AERgO International Pty Ltd, Austcopters, and Austrek Air Charter base aircraft at BNE, 9 in all. Useful alternates include RAAF Base Amberley (YAMB, 26 nm), Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY, 48 nm), and Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 51 nm). BNE offers 2 runways, the longest 11,680-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of BNE vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BNE, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The domestic and international terminals both have a good range of shops, cafés, and restaurants to choose from.”
Christopher lowe5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Even during busy periods the lines generally move quickly, and staff are usually friendly and helpful.”
Christopher lowe5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Brisbane International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
YBBN
IATA
BNE
FAA / Local
YBBN
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
27.3842° S · 153.1170° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Australia fields
state range 7–4,260 ft
At 13 ft, BNE sits lower than 96% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,680 ft
- 01R/19L11,680 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01L/19R10,827 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,680 ft
BNE's 11,680 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators9
- Royal Flying Doctor ServiceBrisbane · Part 1354.9(53)69 aircraft · YBBN
- AERgO International Pty LtdBrisbane · Part 1355.0(2)5 aircraft · YBBN
- AvcairBrisbane · Part 1355.0(14)3 aircraft · YBBN
- Flight Options Australia Pty LtdBrisbane · Part 1353 aircraft · YBBN
- Brenzil PTY. Ltd.Brisbane · Part 1351 aircraft · YBBN
- Austrek Air CharterBrisbane · Part 1355.0(8)YBBN
- RACQ Life Flight AustraliaBrisbane · Part 1354.0(4)YBBN
- Medevac.FlightsBrisbane · Part 1355.0(3)YBBN
- AustcoptersBrisbane · Part 135YBBN
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 26nmYAMBRAAF Base Amberley
- 48nmMCYSunshine Coast AirportMaroochydore
- 51nmOOLGold Coast AirportGold Coast
- 71nmWTBToowoomba Wellcamp AirportToowoomba
- 74nmOKYOakey Army Aviation Centre
- 84nmKGYKingaroy Airport
Location
Open the full mapYBBN · Brisbane International Airport · Brisbane, Australia
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BNE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,078 nm | 9h 53m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,988 nm | 14h 20m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,144 nm | 14h 41m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,230 nm | 14h 53m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,387 nm | 15h 15m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,425 nm | 15h 21m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,520 nm | 15h 34m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,663 nm | 15h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BNE?
- Brisbane International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,680 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BNE?
- Brisbane International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,680 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BNE?
- Yes. 9 charter operators list Brisbane International Airport as a home base, including AERgO International Pty Ltd, Austcopters, Austrek Air Charter. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BNE?
- The closest alternate is RAAF Base Amberley (YAMB), about 26 nm away, followed by Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BNE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 9h 53m (4,078 nm), Anchorage about 14h 20m (5,988 nm), San Francisco about 14h 41m (6,144 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.