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Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Australia / BNK
Medium airport · BNK
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.
Ballina, Australia · 7 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
549 ratings
0
Operators based
7
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Ballina, AustraliaELEV 7 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
549
Google reviews
ratings on Google
7
Field elevation
feet above sea level
16
Nearest alternate
nm to LSY
Field standing
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lismore Airport (LSY), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (YBNA / BNK) is a mid-sized airport serving Ballina, Australia. The airport sits 7 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BNK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Lismore Airport (LSY, 16 nm), Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 40 nm), and Clarence Valley Regional Airport (GFN, 62 nm). With a single 6,234-foot paved runway, BNK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BNK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Ballina.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff are generally friendly and helpful, which adds to the positive experience.”
Isaac Lacala5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Check-ins are usually fast, security is straightforward, and the overall atmosphere is far more laid-back than city airports.”
Isaac Lacala5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
YBNA
IATA
BNK
FAA / Local
YBNA
Elevation
7 ft
Coordinates
28.8332° S · 153.5615° 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 7 ft, BNK sits lower than 99% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,234 ft
- 06/246,234 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,234 ft
BNK's 6,234 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.
- 16nmLSYLismore AirportLismore
- 40nmOOLGold Coast AirportGold Coast
- 62nmGFNClarence Valley Regional AirportGrafton
- 85nmYAMBRAAF Base Amberley
- 90nmBNEBrisbane International AirportBrisbane
- 92nmCFSCoffs Harbour AirportCoffs Harbour
Location
Open the full mapYBNA · Ballina Byron Gateway Airport · Ballina, Australia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BNK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,117 nm | 9h 58m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,058 nm | 14h 29m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,176 nm | 14h 46m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,256 nm | 14h 57m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,433 nm | 15h 22m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,452 nm | 15h 24m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,541 nm | 15h 37m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,695 nm | 15h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BNK?
- Ballina Byron Gateway Airport's longest paved runway is 6,234 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 BNK?
- Ballina Byron Gateway Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,234 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BNK?
- The closest alternate is Lismore Airport (LSY), about 16 nm away, followed by Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at 40 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BNK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 9h 58m (4,117 nm), Anchorage about 14h 29m (6,058 nm), San Francisco about 14h 46m (6,176 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.