Rockhampton (YBRK/ROK) — Rockhampton, Australia
Rockhampton (YBRK/ROK) serves Rockhampton, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (04/22, 15/33). Field elevation is 34 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: YBRK
- Name: Rockhampton
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -23.380018
- Longitude: 150.475357
- Elevation: 34 ft
- Country: Australia
- Municipality: Rockhampton
- IATA Code: ROK
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: YMMM
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Distance from City: 4.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 5397 X 98
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 8622 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL, PAL 118.1, SDBY 1 SEC (LVP) / 15 SEC (other); TWY green centreline A,B,E,F,J,K; ABN ALTN W/G 6 SEC on TWR
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: RWY 15/33 preferred for IFR. BUDGI SID (south departures), TARES SID (north departures), Rockhampton Radar SID available. Refer AIP DAP for full approach procedures.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: 123.750 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 118.102 MHz
- ATIS: 116.900 MHz
Operation Hours
Rockhampton operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport H24. Terminal hours (local AEST UTC+10): Mon-Fri 04:00-22:00, Sat 04:00-18:00, Sun 06:00-22:00. Control tower: Mon-Fri 2030-1035Z, Sat 2030-0930Z, Sun 2100-1035Z. Management office: Mon-Fri 07:30-16:00 local.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +61 7 3564 3734
- Admin Tel: +61 7 4932 9000
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: +61 7 4932 9000
- Website: https://www.rockhamptonairport.com.au
- Remarks: After-hours: 0438 743 603. Email: [email protected]. Airport managed by Rockhampton Regional Council.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +61 7 4920 3800
- Remarks: PPR required for all non-regular public transport jet aircraft and all aircraft over 30,000 kg MTOW. No slot coordination required.
Customs
- Open: 23:00
- Close: 08:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Local hours approx 09:00-18:00 AEST (UTC+10). Available Mon-Fri by prior arrangement outside hours; not available weekends or public holidays.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 0.95 AUD per 1,000 kg MTOW (minimum 20 AUD)
- Parking Fee: 0.10 AUD per 1,000 kg per 24 hours; first 6 hours free for jets and props over 5,700 kg MTOW
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AUD
- Remarks: Fees effective 1 July 2024. GST may apply.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: H24 self-serve available.
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Ampol/World Fuel: 2000-0800Z daily, after-hours 1hr PN. Air BP: 2100-0700Z Mon-Fri, after-hours 1hr PN.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Landing permit required for international GA flights via Australian Border Force. No US CBP preclearance.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Maximum wingspan 36 m.
Alternates
YGLA
- ICAO: YGLA
- Name: Gladstone Airport
- Distance (NM): 50.6
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ.
YTNG
- ICAO: YTNG
- Name: Thangool Airport
- Distance (NM): 67.1
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
YBTR
- ICAO: YBTR
- Name: Blackwater Airport
- Distance (NM): 92.7
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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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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- What are the operating hours of YBRK?
- Rockhampton operates from 22:00 to 14:00.
- What is the tower frequency at YBRK?
- The tower frequency at Rockhampton is 118.10 MHz.
- What fuel is available at YBRK?
- Rockhampton offers AVGAS, JET A-1.
- Does YBRK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Rockhampton (Australia).
- Is customs available at YBRK?
- Yes, customs at Rockhampton is available from 23:00 to 08:00.
- Does YBRK require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Rockhampton.
- Where is YBRK located?
- Rockhampton (YBRK) is located in Rockhampton, Australia.
- What is the IATA code for YBRK?
- The IATA code for Rockhampton is ROK.
- How long is the runway at YBRK?
- The main runway at Rockhampton (04/22) measures 5397 X 98.
- Is YBRK a port of entry?
- Yes, Rockhampton is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.