Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (IATA: BNK, ICAO: YBNA) is a regional airport located near Ballina in northern New South Wales, Australia. It serves as a convenient entry point for travellers heading to the popular tourist destination of Byron Bay, situated approximately 30 kilometres to the northeast. The airport handles a growing volume of passengers, driven largely by tourism demand associated with the Byron Bay region. It has undergone capacity upgrades over the years to accommodate increased passenger numbers and larger aircraft. Regular scheduled services connect Ballina to major Australian cities including Sydney and Melbourne, with the airport playing an important role in supporting both leisure tourism and regional connectivity in the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales.