OOL
Gold Coast Airport
Coolangatta · AustraliaICAO YBCG
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is an airport serving Coolangatta, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 28° 9' 51.8" S, 153° 30' 18.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 meters) above sea level. With 13 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Brisbane (GMT+10).
Destinations
13
Airlines
11
Elevation ft
21/ 6m
Australia/Brisbane
GMT+10
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Airport Details
IATA Code
OOL
ICAO Code
YBCG
City
Coolangatta
Country
Australia
Elevation
21 ft
Local Time
02:24 AM (GMT+10)
Coordinates
Latitude:-28.1644°
Longitude:153.5050°
Popular Routes from OOL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD | Sydney, Australia | 422 mi | 1h 18m | short-haul | 173 kg | View |
| AKL | Auckland, New Zealand | 1,379 mi | 3h 17m | medium-haul | 346 kg | View |
| CHC | Christchurch, New Zealand | 1,496 mi | 3h 30m | medium-haul | 375 kg | View |
| KIX | Osaka, Japan | 4,468 mi | 9h 18m | long-haul | 1079 kg | View |
| MEL | Melbourne, Australia | 825 mi | 2h 4m | short-haul | 339 kg | View |
| NRT | Tokyo, Japan | 4,479 mi | 9h 19m | long-haul | 1081 kg | View |
| ADL | Adelaide, Australia | 998 mi | 2h 33m | medium-haul | 251 kg | View |
| ISA | Mount Isa, Australia | 1,022 mi | 2h 36m | medium-haul | 257 kg | View |
| CBR | Canberra, Australia | 554 mi | 1h 33m | short-haul | 227 kg | View |
| CNS | Cairns, Australia | 920 mi | 2h 15m | short-haul | 378 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at OOL
11 active airlines serving Gold Coast Airport.
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
AirAsia X
D7Malaysia
Airnorth
TLAustralia
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Qantas
QFAustralia
Scoot
TZSingapore
Tiger Airways Australia
TTAustralia
Trans Mediterranean Airlines
TLLebanon
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Gold Coast Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | BNK | Ballina Byron Bay | Australia | 74 km |
| Lismore Airport | LSY | Lismore | Australia | 78 km |
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | Brisbane | Australia | 95 km |
| Sunshine Coast Airport | MCY | Maroochydore | Australia | 178 km |
| Grafton Airport | GFN | Grafton | Australia | 183 km |
| Toowoomba Airport | TWB | Toowoomba | Australia | 171 km |
| Coffs Harbour Airport | CFS | Coff's Harbour | Australia | 242 km |
| Hervey Bay Airport | HVB | Hervey Bay | Australia | 321 km |
Other Airports in Australia
Adelaide International Airport
ADLAdelaide
Albany Airport
ALHAlbany
Albury Airport
ABXAlbury
Alice Springs Airport
ASPAlice Springs
Northern Peninsula Airport
ABMAmberley
Port Augusta Airport
PUGArgyle
Armidale Airport
ARMArmidale
Aurukun Airport
AUUAurukun
Avalon Airport
AVVAvalon
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
BNKBallina Byron Bay
Barcaldine Airport
BCIBarcaldine
Bathurst Airport
BHSBathurst
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 28° 9' 51.8" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 153° 30' 18.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -28.164400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 153.505005
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Australia/Brisbane
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 02:24 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 21 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 6 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Gold Coast Airport?
The IATA code for Gold Coast Airport is OOL, and its ICAO code is YBCG. The airport is located in Coolangatta, Australia.
How many destinations can you fly to from OOL?
There are 13 direct destinations available from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Coolangatta, Australia.
What airlines fly from OOL?
There are 11 airlines operating from OOL, including Air New Zealand, AirAsia X, Airnorth, Japan Airlines, Japan Airlines Domestic, and more.
What timezone is Gold Coast Airport in?
Gold Coast Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane timezone (GMT+10). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Gold Coast Airport?
Gold Coast Airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 meters) above sea level.
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