Brampton Island Airport – BMP
Brampton Island Airport is a small public-use airport, which is found on Brampton Island, Queensland, Australia, off the coast of the city of Mackay. It primarily serves the island of Brampton, along with the neighboring islands of the Cumberland Group. The airfield’s location identifier assigned by the International Air Transport Association is BMP, while its location identifier designated by the International Civil Aviation Organization is YBPI.
Best Time to Visit
Located at an elevation of 37 feet above the mean sea level, Brampton Island Airport features a single runway with a length of 2,709 feet. From the island, three of the most frequently visited sites include Airlie Beach, Laguna Quays, and Shute Harbour.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While Brampton Island is a popularly visited destination in Queensland, the island currently has one accommodation, the Brampton Island Resort. This luxurious resort is one of the most romantic getaways off the coast of Australia. It features its own health spa, restaurant, and well-maintained beachfront suites. The resort is also very accessible to the beaches and snorkeling spots of the island.If you are looking for more affordable accommodation, there are plenty of choices available on mainland Australia, two of which are the beachfront accommodations of Comfort Resort Blue Pacific and Dolphin Heads Resort. Both of these hotels are within walking distance from the Eimeo Beach, Bucasia Beach, and Northern Beaches Bowls Club.
You can also fly into Queensland via the neighboring airports of Whitsunday Airport in Arlie Beach and Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island.
