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Airports / Australia / OOL
Large airport · OOL
Gold Coast Airport.
Gold Coast, Australia · 21 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
3.9/5
Google rating
4,479 ratings
2
Operators based
21
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Gold Coast, AustraliaELEV 21 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
4,479
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
21
Field elevation
feet above sea level
40
Nearest alternate
nm to BNK
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
40 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Gold Coast Airport, listed as YBCG / OOL, is a large commercial airport in Gold Coast, Australia. Field elevation is 21 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, OOL is a home base: Global Jet International and Medical Rescue operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK, 40 nm), Lismore Airport (LSY, 42 nm), and Brisbane International Airport (BNE, 51 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,176-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from OOL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from OOL to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The terminal is modern, clean, and surprisingly easy to navigate, which makes the whole travel experience smooth and stress free.”
Christopher lowe5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Gold Coast Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
YBCG
IATA
OOL
FAA / Local
YBCG
Elevation
21 ft
Coordinates
28.1660° S · 153.5066° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Australia fields
state range 7–4,260 ft
At 21 ft, OOL sits lower than 91% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,176 ft
- 14/328,176 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/351,909 ft × 59 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,176 ft
OOL's 8,176 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 40nmBNKBallina Byron Gateway AirportBallina
- 42nmLSYLismore AirportLismore
- 51nmBNEBrisbane International AirportBrisbane
- 53nmYAMBRAAF Base Amberley
- 97nmMCYSunshine Coast AirportMaroochydore
- 98nmWTBToowoomba Wellcamp AirportToowoomba
Location
Open the full mapYBCG · Gold Coast Airport · Gold Coast, Australia
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OOL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,093 nm | 9h 55m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,023 nm | 14h 24m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,155 nm | 14h 43m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,237 nm | 14h 54m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,406 nm | 15h 18m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,433 nm | 15h 22m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,524 nm | 15h 34m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,674 nm | 15h 55m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OOL?
- Gold Coast Airport's longest paved runway is 8,176 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at OOL?
- Gold Coast Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,176 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at OOL?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Gold Coast Airport as a home base, including Global Jet International, Medical Rescue. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to OOL?
- The closest alternate is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), about 40 nm away, followed by Lismore Airport (LSY) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OOL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 9h 55m (4,093 nm), Anchorage about 14h 24m (6,023 nm), San Francisco about 14h 43m (6,155 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.