Gold Coast Airport

YBCG / OOL

Gold Coast, AU

Last Updated
Nov 3, 12:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:30Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
18kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBCG 031230Z AUTO 36018KT 9999 // OVC017 24/23 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21ft
OVC 1,700ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,721ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YBCG 031128Z 0312/0412 36018KT 9999 SCT017 FM031400 34012KT 9999 -RA SCT008 FM032100 30008KT 9999 -RA FEW030 FM040300 36010KT 9999 NSW SCT040 FM040900 28008KT CAVOK TEMPO 0312/0321 9999 BKN004 TEMPO 0312/0314 VRB25G40KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 SCT030CB INTER 0317/0402 5000 SHRA SCT010 FEW045TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0314/0317 VRB25G40KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 SCT030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 18kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z FM031400
+2h
VFR 340° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Rain
21:00Z FM032100
+9h
VFR 300° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Rain
14:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
LIFR VRB 25kt
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 1,000ft
Thunderstorm 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°
↑ 13.8kt ↔ 11.6kt
40° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
1,909 ft 59 ft ASP 184°
↑ 17.7kt ↔ 3.1kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available
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About Gold Coast Airport

Gold Coast Airport (YBCG/OOL) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Gold Coast, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 21 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (14/32, 17/35) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.