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Batavia Downs Airport (BVW)

N/A, Australia · small airport · -12.659° 142.675° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeBVW
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameBatavia Downs Airport
MunicipalityN/A
CountryAustralia
ContinentOC
Latitude-12.659° S
Longitude142.675° E
ElevationN/A
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryAustralia
ISO Code
RegionN/A
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+11
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving BVW

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (12.7°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Batavia Downs Airport (IATA: BVW) is a small remote airstrip serving Batavia Downs, a pastoral and locality area on the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. It has no scheduled airline service and primarily supports general aviation, charter flights, and emergency access to the region. The facility is basic, with limited infrastructure, and is located near the Peninsula Developmental Road.

💡 Local Tip
The airstrip is remote and often unattended, so carry extra water, fuel, and a satellite phone, and confirm the strip condition and weather before departure—especially during the wet season.
🚖 Getting There

There is no public transport or taxi service at Batavia Downs; access is typically by private 4WD via the Peninsula Developmental Road or by pre-arranged charter aircraft. Roads can be rough and may become impassable in the wet season, so check conditions before travelling. If you fly in, arrange your ground transfer or pickup with your accommodation or station in advance.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Batavia Downs Airport?
A: BVW.

Q: Does Batavia Downs Airport have scheduled flights?
A: No. It is a small remote airstrip used mainly by charter, private, and emergency aircraft.

Q: What facilities are at the airport?
A: Expect minimal facilities, likely no terminal or regular passenger services; check locally before arrival.

Q: When is the best time to visit?
A: The dry season (roughly May to October) is generally best, as wet-season conditions can close roads and airstrips.
AI-generated content · Generated Oct 1, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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