Ballina / Byron Bay Gateway Airport NSW is a small regional airport located at Ballina, New South Wales. It is owned and operated by Ballina Shire Council. It serves Ballina and the nearby town of Byron Bay, a 20-minute drive north.
It is 5 km (3 mi) from the Ballina CBD, in Southern Cross Drive. An occasional bus service operates to and from the airport, except on Christmas Day.
In 2005 Ballina Airport was renamed Ballina Byron Gateway Airport in a bid to attract more people to the area.
Elevation 7 | Area Forecast 57 | Strip Direction 06 / 24 |
GPS Position -28 5002 South 153 3345 East | ALA Code YBNA | Strip Length 1900 |
WAC Chart 3357 | FIA Brisbane Centre 120.3 Circuit area 126.05 On ground | Strip Surface Sealed |
Owner/Operator Ballina Shire Council (02) 6681 1858 ARO 0414 482 584 | Windsock 2 | Strip Markers – |
Fuel AVGAS & Jet A1 VIVA Fuel and Fly card Shell Global Carnet card VISA & MC Phone: 0428 615 908 | Distance to Town 5KM | Lighting PAL 121.3 |
Aircraft Parking Parking fees for all non-RPT ACFT | Transport Europcar rental at AD | Landing Fees Yes |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 124.2
Access to GA apron via pedestrian gate 1A.
RH circuits RWY 06.
On departure RWY 06 maintain heading till east of coast.
Helicopter training at this AD.
Bird hazards.
Check NOTAM for flying fox hazards.
Nearest Town | Local Attractions | Dining | Accommodation |
Ballina | Byron Bay Lighthouse | Beach Byron Bay | Chaparral Motel, Ballina |
Byron Bay | Byron Bay Markets | Cafe Novella, Byron Bay | Byron Lakeside Holiday Apartments |
Byron Bay Central Motel |