Where is Badu Island?

Badu Island is located in Badu Island, Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -10.150°, 142.170°.

What is the airport code for Badu Island?

Its IATA code is BDD and its ICAO code is YBAU.

What time zone is BDD in?

Badu Island operates on Australia/Brisbane local time.

Badu Island (BDD) — airport guide

City served

Badu Island

Time zone

Australia/Brisbane

Coordinates

-10.150°, 142.170°

Address

Kubin Island, Queensland, 4875, Australia

About Badu Island

Badu Island Airport is the small airport serving Badu Island in Australia, providing an essential local air link for residents, visitors, and time-sensitive travel across the Torres Strait region. You may see it listed by its IATA code BDD or ICAO code YBAU. Because this is a compact island airport rather than a large hub, facilities and passenger services are typically more limited than at major city airports, so it is best approached as a straightforward arrival and departure point focused on practical access to the island.

Overview

Badu Island Airport is the small airport serving Badu Island in Australia, providing an essential local air link for residents, visitors, and time-sensitive travel across the Torres Strait region. You may see it listed by its IATA code BDD or ICAO code YBAU. Because this is a compact island airport rather than a large hub, facilities and passenger services are typically more limited than at major city airports, so it is best approached as a straightforward arrival and departure point focused on practical access to the island.

Quick facts

Airport name: Badu Island Airport
Location served: Badu Island, Australia
Codes: BDD (IATA), YBAU (ICAO)
Elevation: 14 ft / 4 m above sea level
Runway: 12/30, 2788 ft long
Time zone: Australia/Brisbane

What travelers should expect

For most visitors, the main advantage of Badu Island Airport is convenience: it brings you directly onto the island without the scale or complexity of a major terminal. The airport sits at a very low elevation, just 14 feet above sea level, and its single runway, designated 12/30, measures 2788 feet, which suits the airport’s small-scale role. When planning your trip, double-check schedules, allow extra flexibility, and keep local time in mind, as the airport operates on the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Packing light, confirming onward transport in advance, and arriving prepared for a simple regional airport experience will help your journey go smoothly.