Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 11h 34m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad
Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad is a heliport in Rockhampton, Australia. It sits at an elevation of 73 ft (22 m). It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Gladstone Airport (GLT), about 8 nm to the w.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(10)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| ROCKHAMPTON CTA C4 | Class C | CTA | FL155 | FL180 |
| ROCKHAMPTON CTA C3 | Class C | CTA | FL125 | FL155 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL180 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| EAST COAST CTA E2 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| GLADSTONE QLD (YGLA) CERT | Special use | RMZ | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad located?
Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad is heliport located in Rockhampton, Australia, at an elevation of 73 ft (22 m).
What time zone is Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad in?
Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad is approximately 9.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad?
The nearest airport to Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad is Gladstone Airport (GLT), about 8 nm to the w, followed by Rodds Bay Airstrip and Old Station Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.