Medium airport · Australia
Blackwater Airport
QantasLink was the only scheduled operator at the time with daily flights to Brisbane, with some services operating via Emerald. Its IATA code is BLT. Its ICAO code is YBTR. It has 1 runway, longest 5,023 ft (ASP). Elevation 657 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BLT |
| ICAO code | YBTR |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,023 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 657 ft |
| Coordinates | 23.6031° S, 148.8070° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Blackwater Airport is known for
QantasLink was the only scheduled operator at the time with daily flights to Brisbane, with some services operating via Emerald.
History
As of 16 August 2010, all commercial services to and from Blackwater ceased operations due to poor patronage.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Blackwater Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Blackdown Tableland National Park · Australia · 18.0 miles away
- Taunton National Park · Australia · 26.7 miles away
- Humboldt National Park · Australia · 44.9 miles away
- Minerva Hills National Park · Australia · 57.4 miles away
- Junee National Park · Australia · 60.3 miles away
- Goodedulla National Park · Australia · 64.9 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blackwater Airport?
QantasLink was the only scheduled operator at the time with daily flights to Brisbane, with some services operating via Emerald.
What is the airport code for Blackwater Airport?
Blackwater Airport — its IATA code is BLT and its ICAO code is YBTR.
Where is Blackwater Airport located?
Blackwater Airport serves Australia. Its coordinates are 23.6031° S, 148.8070° E.
What is the history of Blackwater Airport?
As of 16 August 2010, all commercial services to and from Blackwater ceased operations due to poor patronage.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26935
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackwater_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.



