Bunbury Airport (BUY)

NoneAU 🇦🇺 Small Airport

ICAO

YBUN

IATA

BUY

Elevation

53 ft

Region

AU-WA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: YBUN

Local Code: Not available

Location: -33.378056° N, 115.676944° E

Continent: Oceania

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Bunbury Airport (YBUN (BUY)) primarily functions as a facility for general aviation, pilot training, and emergency services, rather than a hub for regular commercial passenger flights. Therefore, traditional traveler reviews akin to those for larger commercial airports are not widely available. However, information regarding the airport's infrastructure and broader transportation options to the Bunbury region can provide insight into the overall experience. Overall sentiment suggests it is a well-maintained facility crucial for its intended operations, though commercial travelers seeking flights *from* Bunbury will find limited options.

What Travelers Love
  • Modern and Well-Maintained Facility: The airport is described as a modern and well-maintained facility by the City of Bunbury, which owns and operates it.
  • Support for Aviation Activities: It offers a CASA certified airport with a sealed runway, full-length taxiway, AVGAS and Jet A1 refuelling facilities, and aircraft parking areas with tie-down cables.
  • Fee-Free for Aircraft: Pilots benefit from no landing fees or aircraft parking fees, which is highlighted as a significant value by the Bunbury Aero Club.
  • Essential Emergency Services Hub: The airport serves as a critical base for emergency services, including a permanent RAC rescue helicopter base and seasonal water bomber operations, alongside significant Royal Flying Doctor Service traffic.
  • Connectivity to Perth Airport (for Bunbury City): For those traveling to the Bunbury region, direct bus services like South West Coach Lines connect Perth Airport (PER) to Bunbury in approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, with fares ranging from $30-$45.
Common Complaints
  • Lack of Commercial Passenger Flights: The most significant "complaint" for the general public is that Bunbury Airport does not operate as a commercial airport for scheduled passenger flights. Travelers typically use Busselton Margaret River Airport (BQB) (46 km away) for commercial services or fly into Perth and travel to Bunbury.
  • Limited Direct Public Transport to YBUN: While some public bus lines serve the area, direct and efficient public transport specifically to Bunbury Airport (YBUN) from surrounding suburbs for non-aviation visitors appears limited, with journey times potentially very long from some locations.
  • Ambiguous Security and Customs Information: Although estimated security wait times of around 28-29 minutes and passport control of 8 minutes are listed for "BUY", these figures are likely theoretical or pertain to specific, infrequent international general aviation or charter operations, and do not reflect a regular commercial passenger security process for the general public, given the airport's primary function.

Bunbury Airport serves its crucial role as a well-maintained and valuable facility for general aviation, pilot training, and essential emergency services in Western Australia. While it doesn't cater to commercial passenger travel, connectivity to the wider Bunbury region is available through various transport options, primarily from Perth Airport. Travelers should be aware of its operational focus and plan their journeys accordingly if seeking commercial flights.

Last updated: 65 days ago

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
07/25 3330 ft 98 ft ASP Active Lighted

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CTAF CTAF 126.7 MHz
FSS MELBOURNE CNTR 124.9 MHz

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