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Gold Coast Airport

IATA OOLICAO YBCG🇦🇺 Gold Coast
Coordinates
28.1660°S, 153.5066°E
Elevation
21 ft (6 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
17:07
Civil dusk
17:33

About 10h 30m 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 Gold Coast Airport

Gold Coast Airport

Gold Coast Airport, formerly known as Coolangatta Airport, is an international airport located at the southern end of the Gold Coast. The entrance to the airport is situated in the suburb of Bilinga, located approximately 90 km (56 mi) south of Brisbane as part of the South East Queensland agglomeration. The main runway itself cuts through the Australian state borders of Queensland and New South Wales, though the airport operates on Queensland Time.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YBCG

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.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 32▸ displaced8,176 ft / 2,492 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
17 / 351,909 ft / 582 m59 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ACDClearance Delivery128.750 MHz
ATISATIS (TWR HR)134.500 MHz
ATISH24112.300 MHz
CTAFCTAF118.700 MHz
FIABrisbane Center119.500 MHz
SMCGround121.800 MHz
TWRTower118.700 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (13)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
GOLD COAST CONTROL ZONE (C)Class CCTRGND1500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C09Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE CTA C07Class CCTA6500 ft MSL7500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C08Class CCTA7500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C06Class CCTA4500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C05Class CCTA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
GOLD COAST CTA C2Class CCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
GOLD COAST CTA C1Class CCTA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C11Class CCTAFL155FL180
BRISBANE CTA C10Class CCTAFL125FL155
BRISBANE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Circle on Cavill South Tower518 ft46 ft
Obstacle492 ft72 ft
Obstacle427 ft85 ft
Burleigh Surf Apartments335 ft66 ft
Obstacle302 ft72 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gold Coast Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gold Coast Airport?

The ICAO code for Gold Coast Airport is YBCG, and its IATA code is OOL.

Where is Gold Coast Airport located?

Gold Coast Airport is large airport located in Gold Coast, Australia, at an elevation of 21 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Gold Coast Airport have?

Gold Coast Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,176 ft / 2,492 m.

Which airlines fly to Gold Coast Airport?

Airlines historically serving Gold Coast Airport include Air New Zealand, AirAsia X, Airnorth, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, among 9 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Gold Coast Airport?

Historical data lists 13 nonstop destinations from Gold Coast Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Gold Coast Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gold Coast Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gold Coast Airport is approximately 11.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gold Coast Airport?

The nearest airport to Gold Coast Airport is Murwillumbah Airport (YMUR), about 11.1 nm to the ssw, followed by Nobbys Creek private Strip and Southport Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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