Gold Coast Airport (YBCG)
Large airport · Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Gold Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBCG |
| IATA | OOL |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°9'57" E 153°30'24" -28.16596, 153.50664 |
| Location | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,176 ft (2492 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 1,909 ft (582 m) | 59 ft | ASP | No |
Gold Coast Airport at a glance
Gold Coast Airport is a large airport in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as OOL. The field elevation of 21 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBCG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 8,176 ft (2492 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBCG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gold Coast Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | YBNA | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Lismore Airport | YLIS | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Brisbane International Airport | YBBN | 95 km (51 NM) |
| RAAF Base Amberley | YAMB | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Sunshine Coast Airport | YBSU | 180 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gold Coast Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 21 ft field elevation of Gold Coast Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gold Coast Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gold Coast Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gold Coast Airport is YBCG, and its IATA code is OOL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gold Coast Airport above sea level?
Gold Coast Airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gold Coast Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.1660, 153.5066 — in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, about 74 km away.
Does YBCG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBCG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gold Coast Airport?
Gold Coast Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,176 ft (2492 m) with a ASP surface.