AirportLookupSim Database
Back to Search

Reference only — not for real-world navigation.

YBAR

Barcaldine Airport · Barcaldine

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
878 ft / 268 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 126.70 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Flight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination

Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.

Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Barcaldine Airport (YBAR), located in Barcaldine, Australia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 878 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Barcaldine Airport
ICAO / IATA
YBAR / BCI
Municipality
Barcaldine
Country
Region
AU-QLD — Queensland
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
878 ft
Wikipedia

Pilot Toolbox

External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

🗺️ SkyVector Charts📡 FlightAware Live🌡️ Live METAR🌦️ TAF Forecast🌍 Satellite View

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,591 ft / 1,704 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 17° / 197°
RWY 01 (17°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (197°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,104 ft / 946 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: CLA
Heading: 139° / 319°
RWY 14 (139°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (319°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF CTAF
126.70 MHz
FSS BRISBANE CNTR
122.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

YBCK
Blackall Airport
97 km / 52 nm
YLRE
Longreach Airport
105 km / 57 nm
YCMT
Clermont Airport
253 km / 137 nm
YWTN
Winton Airport
263 km / 142 nm
YEML
Emerald Airport
293 km / 158 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026