Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport (YBCG/OOL) serves Gold Coast, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (14/32, 17/35). Field elevation is 21 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: YBCG
- Name: Gold Coast Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: -28.165962
- Longitude: 153.506638
- Elevation: 21 ft
- Country: Australia
- Municipality: Gold Coast
- IATA Code: OOL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 2492x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 582x18m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700, 118.700 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 112.300, 134.500 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 12-16/tonne
- Parking Fee: AUD 6-10/tonne per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AUD
- Remarks: Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta). Operated by Queensland Airports Limited. Major tourist destination. Straddles QLD/NSW border. GST applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: BP Aviation, Viva Energy. Full into-plane service. Available during operating hours.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. ABF customs and biosecurity. Services to Japan, NZ, and Pacific Islands. Incoming Passenger Card required.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Strict curfew 23:00-06:00 local. Noise abatement procedures. Chapter 3 minimum. Single runway - delays possible during peak hours.
Airport Services
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Australia Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).
Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at YBCG?
- The tower frequency at Gold Coast Airport is 118.7, 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at YBCG?
- Gold Coast Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does YBCG require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Gold Coast Airport (Australia).