Oakey Army Aviation Centre (YBOK)
Medium airport · Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Oakey Army Aviation Centre |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBOK |
| IATA | OKY |
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°24'33" E 151°44'12" -27.40926, 151.73673 |
| Location | Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,999 ft (914 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 3,278 ft (999 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,410 ft (1649 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| H09L/H27R | 1,000 ft (305 m) | 95 ft | ASP | No |
| H09R/H27L | 1,000 ft (305 m) | 95 ft | ASP | No |
Oakey Army Aviation Centre at a glance
Oakey Army Aviation Centre is a medium airport in Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as OKY. The field elevation of 1,335 ft (407 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBOK 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 5 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 5,410 ft (1649 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 YBOK 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 Oakey Army Aviation Centre
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | YBWW | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Kingaroy Airport | YKRY | 93 km (50 NM) |
| RAAF Base Amberley | YAMB | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Chinchilla Airport | YCCA | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Brisbane International Airport | YBBN | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oakey Army Aviation Centre
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,335 ft field elevation of Oakey Army Aviation Centre 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 Oakey Army Aviation Centre
What is the ICAO code of Oakey Army Aviation Centre?
The ICAO identifier of Oakey Army Aviation Centre is YBOK, and its IATA code is OKY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oakey Army Aviation Centre above sea level?
Oakey Army Aviation Centre sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet (407 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oakey Army Aviation Centre located?
The airport lies at -27.4093, 151.7367 — in Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, about 17 km away.
Does YBOK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBOK 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 Oakey Army Aviation Centre?
Oakey Army Aviation Centre has 5 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,410 ft (1649 m) with a ASP surface.