Rockhampton Airport (YBRK)
Medium airport · Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Rockhampton Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBRK |
| IATA | ROK |
| Elevation | 34 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°22'48" E 150°28'31" -23.38002, 150.47536 |
| Location | Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,397 ft (1645 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 8,622 ft (2628 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rockhampton Airport at a glance
Rockhampton Airport is a medium airport in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as ROK. The field elevation of 34 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBRK 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 — 15/33 — offers 8,622 ft (2628 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBRK 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 Rockhampton Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Airport | YGLA | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Thangool Airport | YTNG | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Blackwater Airport | YBTR | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Dysart Airport | YDYS | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Emerald Airport | YEML | 235 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rockhampton Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 34 ft field elevation of Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rockhampton Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rockhampton Airport is YBRK, and its IATA code is ROK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rockhampton Airport above sea level?
Rockhampton Airport sits at an elevation of 34 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rockhampton Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.3800, 150.4754 — in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gladstone Airport, about 94 km away.
Does YBRK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBRK 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 Rockhampton Airport?
Rockhampton Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,622 ft (2628 m) with a ASP surface.