Iron Bridge Mine Airport (IBM)

Japal Camp, AU 🇦🇺 Small Airport

ICAO

YIBO

IATA

IBM

Elevation

665 ft

Region

AU-WA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: YIBO

Local Code: Not available

Location: -21.287575° N, 118.88252° E

Continent: Oceania

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

While direct traveler reviews for Iron Bridge Mine Airport (YIBO (IBM)) in Japal Camp, AU, are scarce due to its primary function as a mine airport, information gathered suggests a high level of satisfaction for those utilizing the associated Japal Village FMG Camp. The overall experience appears to be efficient and well-supported for its intended purpose of facilitating mine operations.

What Travelers Love
  • Associated Camp Facilities: The nearby Japal Village FMG Camp, accessible via Iron Bridge Mine Airport, is highly praised for its top-notch facilities, including clean, comfortable, and well-maintained rooms, lush green sporting areas, and excellent dining experiences.
  • Quality Dining: Meals at Japal Village are consistently described as well-prepared and thoughtfully planned, maintaining good quality even on rare occasions.
  • Overall Cleanliness and Comfort (at camp): The camp boasts overall cleanliness and a high quality of facilities, contributing to its excellent reputation for comfortable stays for workers.
  • Premium FBO/GAT Facilities: The airport itself offers premium Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) and General Aviation Terminal (GAT) facilities, suggesting a good standard of service for aircraft operations.
Common Complaints
  • Lack of Public Amenities: As a mine airport, it lacks typical public-facing amenities and services found at commercial airports, such as diverse shops, restaurants, or extensive public transportation options.
  • No Customs/Immigration Services: Iron Bridge Mine Airport is not an Airport of Entry and does not have customs facilities, meaning international travelers would need to clear customs elsewhere.
  • Distance from Major Towns: The airport is located approximately 111.5 km (69.3 miles) from downtown Port Hedland, which is the nearest major town, implying limited accessibility for non-mine-related travel.
  • Housekeeping Consideration at Camp: A minor suggestion for improvement at the associated Japal Village FMG Camp was for housekeeping and maintenance to be more considerate of day-shift workers who may be sleeping during the day.
  • Security Wait Times: Real-time data has shown security checkpoint wait times of around 28 minutes, which, while not excessive, is a notable period for a specialized airport.

In summary, Iron Bridge Mine Airport serves its specific function well, primarily supporting the highly-regarded Japal Village FMG Camp with efficient operations and quality supporting infrastructure for mine workers. General travelers seeking typical commercial airport experiences and amenities would find it lacking, as it is not designed for that purpose.

Last updated: 68 days ago

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