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Small airport

Orchid Beach Airport

IATA OKBICAO YORC🇦🇺 Orchid Beach
Coordinates
24.9594°S, 153.3150°E
Elevation
71 ft (22 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
10.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
17:35
Civil dusk
17:58

About 11h 33m 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 Orchid Beach Airport

Orchid Beach Airport is a small airport in Orchid Beach, Australia (ICAO YORC, IATA OKB). It sits at an elevation of 71 ft (22 m). It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB), about 32 nm to the sw.

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

Live weather

YORC
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NOTAMs

YORC

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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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(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A2Class EControlledFL125FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
R637A AMBERLEYSpecial useRestricted5000 ft MSLFL999
D617A AMBERLEYSpecial useDangerGND5000 ft MSL

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 Orchid Beach Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Orchid Beach Airport?

The ICAO code for Orchid Beach Airport is YORC, and its IATA code is OKB.

Where is Orchid Beach Airport located?

Orchid Beach Airport is small airport located in Orchid Beach, Australia, at an elevation of 71 ft (22 m).

What time zone is Orchid Beach Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Orchid Beach Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Orchid Beach Airport is approximately 10.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Orchid Beach Airport?

The nearest airport to Orchid Beach Airport is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB), about 32 nm to the sw, followed by Toby's Gap Airstrip and Pacific Haven Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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