Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Brisbane International Airport (ICAO: YBBN / IATA: BNE)
Location (City, Country)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Airport Type & Size
Major international and domestic hub
ā¢ 2 parallel runways (new parallel runway opened 2020)
ā¢ Handles ~24 million passengers/year (pre-COVID)
ā¢ Supports A380, B787, A350, B777
ā¢ Key airport for Queensland and northern Australia
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
ā¢ Strategic location for Trans-Pacific and Asia-Pacific routes
ā¢ Serves as hub for Virgin Australia, important base for Qantas and Jetstar
ā¢ Balanced mix of short-haul, domestic, and long-haul traffic
ā¢ Adds Australian region to WoA gameplay for more global connectivity
Major Airlines & Routes
ā¢ Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Rex Airlines
ā¢ International: Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, Air Canada, United, Fiji Airways
ā¢ Routes to Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Singapore, Tokyo, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Dubai
Unique Features or Challenges
ā¢ Dual runway operation, wide spacing ideal for high capacity
ā¢ Modern international terminal, separated from domestic terminal
ā¢ Frequent thunderstorms and subtropical weather
ā¢ Nearby general aviation and cargo zones create dynamic traffic flows
ā¢ Home to Qantas heavy maintenance base
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Brisbane Airport - Wikipedia
