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Small airport

Gregory Downs Airport

IATA GGDICAO YGDS
Coordinates
18.6250°S, 139.2330°E
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:53
Sunrise
07:17
Sunset
18:22
Civil dusk
18:46

About 11h 6m 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 Gregory Downs Airport

Gregory Downs Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YGDS, IATA GGD). It sits at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,871 ft / 1,180 m. It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Century Mine Airport (YCNY), about 30.8 nm to the wsw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 353,871 ft / 1,180 mCUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF119.800 MHz
MISCMISC122.400 MHz
MISCMISC122.600 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE CENTRE BClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
GREGORY DOWNS QLD (YGDS) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999

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 Gregory Downs Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gregory Downs Airport?

The ICAO code for Gregory Downs Airport is YGDS, and its IATA code is GGD.

Where is Gregory Downs Airport located?

Gregory Downs Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m).

How many runways does Gregory Downs Airport have?

Gregory Downs Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,871 ft / 1,180 m.

What time zone is Gregory Downs Airport in?

Gregory Downs Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gregory Downs Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gregory Downs Airport is approximately 5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gregory Downs Airport?

The nearest airport to Gregory Downs Airport is Century Mine Airport (YCNY), about 30.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Lawn Hill Airport and Riversleigh Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Gregory Downs Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.