Rockhampton Airport

YBRK / ROK

Rockhampton, AU

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
16:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
5 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBRK 071630Z AUTO 12005KT 9999 // SCT021 BKN030 24/22 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 34 ft
SCT 2,100 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,134 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,034 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YBRK 071113Z 0712/0812 13007KT 9999 SCT020 FM072300 12012KT 9999 SCT025 FM080200 06012KT 9999 SCT040 FM080900 10007KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 0716/0722 9999 BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
23:00Z FM072300
+7h
VFR 120° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
02:00Z FM080200
+10h
VFR 60° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BRK
04
22
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,397 ft 98 ft ASP 52°
1.9 kt 4.6 kt
68° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
8,622 ft 148 ft ASP 159°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YBRK

7,139 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.8%
MVFR
12.5%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
2%

Rockhampton Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 39°C with an average of 25.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 9.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.1%
NE
10.4%
E
23.6%
SE
25.1%
S
6.9%
SW
3.5%
W
2.2%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.4°C
Range: 11°C to 39°C
11°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

December November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,139 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rockhampton Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBRK
IATA Code: ROK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 34 ft MSL

Location

City: Rockhampton
Country: AU
Latitude: -23.380019°
Longitude: 150.475359°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,397 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 8,622 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rockhampton Airport

Overview

Rockhampton Airport serves the central Queensland region in Australia, located at coordinates -23.380019, 150.475359. As a medium-sized airport with two substantial asphalted runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Rockhampton urban and surrounding agricultural areas. The airport sits at a low elevation of 34 feet mean sea level, offering relatively straightforward terrain approach conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Rockhampton Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 83.1% of observations supporting VFR operations. The airport experiences consistent southeast winds averaging 6.6 knots, with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 39°C and an average of 25.2°C. Peak wind conditions can reach 31 knots, though calm conditions occur 10.2% of the time, providing generally stable flying environments.

Notable Features

Both runways 04/22 and 15/33 demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Runway 04/22 measures 5,397 feet, while runway 15/33 offers an extended 8,622-foot length, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. The low elevation and consistent wind patterns contribute to predictable approach and departure conditions for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent southeast winds, making both runways highly accessible with minimal crosswind challenges. The average crosswind remains low at 4.6 knots for runway 04/22 and 4.1 knots for runway 15/33. December, November, and October represent the best months for visual meteorological conditions, with highest likelihood of optimal flying weather.

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.