# Blackall Airport (BKQ)

> Blackall, AU · IATA: BKQ · ICAO: YBCK · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `BKQ` |
| ICAO | `YBCK` |
| City | Blackall |
| Country | AU |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 283 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -24.43168, 145.42972 |

## Description

Merino country surrounds Blackall, a central-western Queensland town whose airport (BKQ/YBCK) ties the wool and grazing district to the coast. QantasLink flies regional services to Brisbane and Longreach, and the runway has been sealed and fitted with lighting for night operations, which matters most for aeromedical flights. The field carries no dedicated freight infrastructure, no bonded warehouse and no resident cargo carrier: fleece, livestock and station supplies move by road along the Landsborough Highway, while air shipments ride as belly load on the scheduled turboprops. For planned cargo handling, Longreach (LRE) is the nearest larger regional field, with Townsville (TSV) and Brisbane (BNE) offering real capacity and international consolidation usually running through Brisbane. Local lore runs deep here, from the mythical "Black Stump" to shearer Jackie Howe's record blades — but logistically Blackall remains a long truck leg from anywhere.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/blackall-airport-bkq](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/blackall-airport-bkq)*

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