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Heliport

Rochedale Helipad

ICAO YRCD🇦🇺 Rocklea
Coordinates
27.5789°S, 153.1308°E
Elevation
247 ft (75 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:40
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
17:34
Civil dusk
17:58

About 11h 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 Rochedale Helipad

Rochedale Helipad is a heliport in Rocklea, Australia (ICAO YRCD). It sits at an elevation of 247 ft (75 m). It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Brisbane Archerfield Airport (YBAF), about 6.8 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE CTA C06Class CCTA4500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C10Class CCTAFL125FL155
BRISBANE CTA C09Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE CTA C07Class CCTA6500 ft MSL7500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C08Class CCTA7500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C05Class CCTA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C04Class CCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C03Class CCTA2000 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C02Class CCTA1500 ft MSL2000 ft MSL
BRISBANE CTA C11Class CCTAFL155FL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245

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
Brisbane Skytower886 ft46 ft
The One Residences866 ft105 ft
Aurora Tower679 ft154 ft
TX Australia T-site630 ft833 ft
300 George597 ft115 ft
Obstacle587 ft49 ft
Obstacle476 ft154 ft
Oaks Charlotte Towers453 ft194 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rochedale Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rochedale Helipad?

The ICAO code for Rochedale Helipad is YRCD.

Where is Rochedale Helipad located?

Rochedale Helipad is heliport located in Rocklea, Australia, at an elevation of 247 ft (75 m).

What time zone is Rochedale Helipad in?

Rochedale Helipad is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rochedale Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rochedale Helipad is approximately 11.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rochedale Helipad?

The nearest airport to Rochedale Helipad is Brisbane Archerfield Airport (YBAF), about 6.8 nm to the w, followed by Logan Reserve Airport and Brisbane International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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