Badu Island Airport (BDD)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Badu Island, Australia

โšก Connection Time Dashboard

Domestic to Domestic
30
minutes
Domestic to International
60
minutes
Interline Transfer
110
minutes

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Badu Island Airport (BDD) is a remote airstrip serving the Torres Strait Islander community on Badu Island, Australia. It features a single sealed runway and basic facilities, including a small lounge area for travelers and designated parking. While public transport is limited on the island, local taxis and shuttle services from accommodations can be arranged. The airport is a critical transport link for the isolated island community, providing access to essential services and connecting residents with Thursday Island and mainland Queensland.

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Airlines Serving BDD

Regional Express
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Critical transport hub for Torres Strait Islands connecting Badhulgal traditional owners community. Services Badu Island also known as Mulgrave Island. Language Kala Lagaw Ya spoken locally. Regular flights connect to Thursday Island and mainland Queensland.

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Gateway to historic pearling community with rich Torres Strait Islander culture. Home to renowned Badhulgaw Kuthinaw Mudh Art Centre featuring works by internationally recognized artists like Alick Tipoti. Traditional owners received freehold title in 2014 after 75-year struggle.

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Quick Facts

Minimum domestic connection: 30 minutes
International connections: 60 minutes
Interline transfers: 110 minutes

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๐Ÿ• Layover Planner: Very basic remote airstrip facilities. Wakaid town on southeast coast offers limited accommodation and dining. Rich Indigenous cultural heritage with art centre and knowledge centre nearby.
๐Ÿ†˜ Missed Connection Help: Contact Regional Express for island hopping rebooking. Alternative connections via Thursday Island (TIS) for broader Torres Strait network. Limited rebooking options due to remote location.
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Last updated: January 1980 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources