Rockhampton Airport

YBRK / ROK

Rockhampton, AU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 11:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
11:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
12 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
7,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBRK 051130Z AUTO 13012KT 9999 // OVC072 26/22 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 34 ft
OVC 7,200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,234 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YBRK 051107Z 0511/0612 12011KT 9999 SCT015 FM052200 11012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 FM060200 08012KT 9999 -SHRA BKN025 FM060900 09007KT 9999 -SHRA BKN015 INTER 0511/0514 2000 SHRA BKN010 SCT025TCU TEMPO 0514/0523 9999 BKN010 TEMPO 0600/0612 VRB15G25KT 2000 SHRA BKN010 SCT024TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 11 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z FM052200
+11h
VFR 110° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
14:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft

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°
2.5 kt 11.7 kt
78° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
8,622 ft 148 ft ASP 159°
11.3 kt 4.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YBRK

8,499 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.1%
MVFR
13.1%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
1.7%

Rockhampton Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 39°C with an average of 25.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 8.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.3%
NE
9.5%
E
25.2%
SE
29.2%
S
6.3%
SW
3.1%
W
2%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.6°C
Range: 11°C to 39°C
11°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

March December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,499 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.

Official Data Sources

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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.