Airports / Australia / BRK
Bourke Airport.
Australia · 352 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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5 ratings
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Operators based
352
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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#2 / 168
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5.0★ across 5 Google ratings , ranked against 168 rated Australia fields.
45 nm
To the nearest alternate
Brewarrina Airport (BWQ).
Overview
Bourke Airport (YBKE / BRK) sits in Australia, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 352 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BRK as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Brewarrina Airport (BWQ, 45 nm), Cobar Airport (CAZ, 90 nm), and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG, 111 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,004-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BRK are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BRK to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
YBKE
IATA
BRK
FAA / Local
YBKE
Elevation
352 ft
Coordinates
30.0392° S · 145.9520° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Australia fields
state range 7–4,260 ft
At 352 ft, BRK sits lower than 51% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,004 ft
- 05/236,004 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/363,281 ft × 98 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,004 ft
BRK's 6,004 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 45nmBWQBrewarrina Airport
- 90nmCAZCobar Airport
- 111nmLHGLightning Ridge Airport
- 113nmWGEWalgett Airport
- 122nmCMACunnamulla Airport
- 138nmCNBCoonamble Airport
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BRK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,472 nm | 10h 48m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,294 nm | 15h 2m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,544 nm | 15h 37m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,637 nm | 15h 50m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,769 nm | 16h 9m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,831 nm | 16h 17m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,928 nm | 16h 31m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,064 nm | 16h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BRK?
- Bourke Airport's longest paved runway is 6,004 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 BRK?
- Bourke Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,004 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BRK?
- The closest alternate is Brewarrina Airport (BWQ), about 45 nm away, followed by Cobar Airport (CAZ) at 90 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BRK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 10h 48m (4,472 nm), Anchorage about 15h 2m (6,294 nm), San Francisco about 15h 37m (6,544 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.