Reference data only — not for flight planning or navigation. Verify with official sources (AIP, NOTAMs, ATC). Full disclaimer
Gold Coast Airport (YBCG/OOL) — Gold Coast, Australia
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- 20:00–14:00 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 118.700
- Runways
- 14/32, 17/35
- Elevation
- 21 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
This information may contain errors or be outdated. Create a free account to suggest corrections and earn points.
98%
Data Complete
51 of 52 points
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 27
28 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 12 on the ground · busiest hour 00:00Z
2026-10-172026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
Data last updated:
Help keep this data accurate!
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: YBCG
- Name: Gold Coast Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -28.165962
- Longitude: 153.506638
- Elevation: 21 ft
- Country: Australia
- Municipality: Gold Coast
- IATA Code: OOL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: YMMM
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Distance from City: 3.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 8194 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: ILS RWY 14, ident ICG, 111.100 MHz
- Approach Types: ILS, RNP, NDB
- Remarks: 2492m x 45m. ILS ident ICG 111.1 MHz serves RWY 14.
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 1912 X 59
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: 123.500 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach 119.500 MHz; Tower 118.700 MHz (2000-1300 UTC); Ground 121.800 MHz; ATIS 134.500 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 134.500 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Gold Coast Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Terminal open 0400-2300 local (AEST, UTC+10), i.e. 1800 previous day to 1300 UTC. Control tower 0600-2300 local (2000 previous day to 1300 UTC). Airport operates on AEST (Queensland time, UTC+10) year-round — no daylight saving observed.
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: https://www.goldcoastairport.com.au
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: Slots required for all commercial, cargo, and international operations. PPR required for all non-scheduled jet aircraft and aircraft over 30,000 kg MTOW.
Customs
- Open: 20:00
- Close: 14:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Standard customs hours approx 0600-0400 local (AEST, UTC+10). Outside these hours available on request with minimum 2 hours notice.
Fees
- Landing Fee: AUD 13.00 per metric ton MTOW (minimum AUD 100). Applies to aircraft over 2,000 kg MTOW. Excludes GST.
- Parking Fee: AUD 5.50 per metric ton per 24 hours. First 6 hours free. Excludes GST.
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AUD
- Remarks: Rates effective 1 July 2024. Excludes GST.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Available 24 hours with prior notice.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: YBCG is a designated international port of entry. APIS required for all international flights. US CBP Preclearance not available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 13:00
- Curfew End: 20:00
- Noise Chapter Min: 4
- Remarks: Curfew 11:00pm–6:00am Queensland local time (13:00–20:00 UTC, fixed on AEST — Queensland does not observe DST). Limits most passenger jet operations during curfew. Exceptions: business jets under 34,000kg MTOW meeting noise standards, small propeller aircraft under 34,000kg, freight (max 4 flights/week), emergencies, quota movements (24/year: landings between 11:00pm–11:45pm EST or 11:00pm–11:30pm EDT only), and take-offs where taxi approved before 11:00pm local. Terminal open 0400–2300 local.
Alternates
YBNA
- ICAO: YBNA
- Name: Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Distance (NM): 40.1
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ.
YLIS
- ICAO: YLIS
- Name: Lismore Airport
- Distance (NM): 41.9
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
YBBN
- ICAO: YBBN
- Name: Brisbane Intl
- Distance (NM): 51.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: No US CBP Preclearance. Landing permit not required for scheduled flights; GA may need overflight/landing permissions via Airservices Australia. APIS mandatory for international arrivals.
Airport Services
No services listed for this airport yet.
Are you a service provider? Register here to appear in this airport's listing.
Australia Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- 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 / GA Operations:
Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.
Active NOTAMs
J4925/26
info
ILS out of service
ILS 'ICG' 111.1 RWY14 U/S
DUE GROUND MAINT
EXC ON 30MIN PN FOR OPR RQMNTS
2026-11-05 13:00 UTC
2026-11-05 19:00 UTC
J4901/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 14/32 AND RWY 17/35 CLSD
DUE WIP (FIRE ANT ERADICATION PROGRAM)
WORKERS AND EQPT MNT COMMON TFC ADVISORY FREQ (CTA
2026-11-05 12:30 UTC
2026-11-05 19:30 UTC
J4899/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 17/35 CLSD DUE WIP
WORKERS AND EQPT MNT COMMON TFC ADVISORY FREQ (CTA
2026-11-04 12:30 UTC
2026-11-04 19:30 UTC
+20 more active NOTAMs
Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.
View all NOTAMs on Map
Nearby Airports
Airport History
No milestones recorded for Gold Coast Airport yet. Know when it opened, who built it or a notable event? Add it with a source.
Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of YBCG?
- Gold Coast Airport operates from 18:30 to 13:00.
- What is the tower frequency at YBCG?
- The tower frequency at Gold Coast Airport is 118.700 MHz.
- What fuel is available at YBCG?
- Gold Coast Airport offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does YBCG require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict. Permit details for Australia
- Is customs available at YBCG?
- Yes, customs at Gold Coast Airport is available from 20:00 to 14:00.
- Does YBCG require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Gold Coast Airport.
- Where is YBCG located?
- Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) is located in Gold Coast, Australia.
- What is the IATA code for YBCG?
- The IATA code for Gold Coast Airport is OOL.
- Does YBCG have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Gold Coast Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 14/32.
- Is YBCG a port of entry?
- Yes, Gold Coast Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.