Broome International Airport

Airport · Broome, Western Australia

BME / YBRM5 airlines

About Broome International Airport

Kimberley gateway — Cable Beach, Horizontal Falls, Gibb River Road touring and pearl-coast access. Single terminal handling jets to Perth and Darwin.

Getting There

By taxi & rideshare

Taxi to Cable Beach: $25–$30, 10 minutes. To Broome CBD: $25, 5 minutes. Uber availability limited.

By shuttle

Broome Day Tours and resort shuttles connect with major hotels. Pre-book online.

Hire car for Kimberley touring

Most major hire companies at the terminal. 4WD essential for Gibb River Road, Cape Leveque, the Dampier Peninsula. Conventional cars suitable only for sealed roads near Broome.

Cable Beach camel sunset

Iconic camel rides along Cable Beach at sunset — the airport is 10 minutes from the beach. Most accommodation is between airport and Cable Beach.

Transfers

Single terminal handling jets to Perth and Darwin. International seasonal services to Bali/Singapore — check current status. No transfer concerns.

Parking

**Short-stay**: $5 first 30 min. **Long-stay** car park: from $15/day. Most travellers hire a car for Kimberley touring.

Airport Layout

Runway configuration and terminal area for Broome International Airport.

Runways

1 runway • longest 2,368m • Regional jet capable (e.g. Embraer 170, Bombardier CRJ-200)

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Headings	Lighted
10/28	2,368 m	45 m	Asphalt	105° / 285°	Yes

Security & screening at Australian airports

Recommended arrival times

Domestic flights: arrive 60 minutes before departure
International flights: arrive 2–3 hours before departure (longer for first-time international travellers)

What you can carry on

Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs): containers up to 100ml for international flights, all in a single transparent 1L resealable bag. Domestic flights have no LAG restrictions on most airlines.
Lithium batteries (in personal devices): allowed in carry-on only. Spare batteries up to 100Wh permitted in carry-on; batteries over 160Wh prohibited.
Sharp items including scissors with blades over 6cm, knives, and tools must be packed in checked baggage.

Prohibited items

Firearms (require declaration and approval)
Explosives, flammable liquids, compressed gases
Pepper spray, mace, tear gas
Self-defence weapons including knuckle dusters

Full list: ABF prohibited items

International arrivals — biosecurity

Australia has strict biosecurity laws. Declare all food, plant material, animal products, soil, wooden items, and outdoor equipment on your Incoming Passenger Card. Fines start at AUD $626 and undeclared prohibited items can result in penalties up to $660,000 or visa cancellation. When in doubt, declare it.