Gold Coast Airport

YBCG / OOL

Gold Coast, AU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
7 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
4,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI YBCG 051000Z AUTO 25007KT 9999 -SHRA SCT016 SCT029 BKN042 23/23 Q1013 RESHRA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
SCT 2,900 ft AGL
BKN 4,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,621 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,921 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,221 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
29 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 994 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD YBCG 050924Z 0509/0606 22007KT 9999 -SHRA BKN020 FM051300 24006KT 9999 -SHRA BKN015 FM052200 15011KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BKN020 FM060300 14012KT 9999 -SHRA BKN025 TEMPO 0509/0606 3000 SHRA BKN010 SCT020TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:20Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
13:00Z FM051300
+3h
MVFR 240° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
22:00Z FM052200
+12h
MVFR 150° 11 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCG
14
32 ✈️
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
8,176 ft 148 ft ASP 150°
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
70° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
1,909 ft 59 ft ASP 184°
1.2 kt 6.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YBCG

8,449 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.3%
MVFR
14.3%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
0.7%

Gold Coast Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 8°C and 38°C with an average of 23.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 3.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
24%
NE
7.2%
E
6.1%
SE
10.5%
S
22.5%
SW
10.2%
W
6.4%
NW
9.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.1°C
Range: 8°C to 38°C
8°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September March December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 8,449 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gold Coast Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBCG
IATA Code: OOL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 21 ft MSL

Location

City: Gold Coast
Country: AU
Latitude: -28.165962°
Longitude: 153.506641°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 8,176 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 1,909 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gold Coast Airport

Overview

Gold Coast Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in southeastern Queensland, Australia, situated near the coastal urban region. Positioned at an elevation of 21 feet MSL, the airport handles diverse aviation operations with two asphalt runways serving regional and commercial traffic. Its strategic coastal location provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Gold Coast metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Gold Coast Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 84.5% of observations supporting VFR operations. Prevailing winds from the north at an average of 9.1 knots create stable flying conditions, with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 38°C and an average of 22.6°C. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways with different orientations: Runway 14/32 at 8,176 feet and Runway 17/35 at 1,909 feet. Both runways demonstrate consistently favorable wind alignments, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind conditions (5.2 knots for 14/32 and 3.7 knots for 17/35). The coastal positioning influences local meteorological patterns and provides relatively consistent flying environments.

Approach Considerations

September, November, and December represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate north-oriented winds and prepare for potential temperature variations. Both runways offer reliable wind conditions, with Runway 14/32 providing the primary approach surface and longer landing capability. Minimal occurrences of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR/LIFR at 2.2%) suggest generally predictable approach scenarios.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.