Flying in Brisbane, Australia
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Brisbane — the nearest is Queensland Childrens Hospital Helipad (YXQC), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 13h 44m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 16m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Brisbane
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Queensland Childrens Hospital Helipad
Mater Hospital Helipad
Royal Brisbane Hospital Helipad Charlie
Royal Brisbane Hospital Helipad Alpha
Princess Alexandra Hospital Helipad
Enoggera Barracks
Holt Street Jetty Heliport
Prince Charles Hospital Helipad
Sikorsky Helitech Heliport
Brisbane Archerfield Airport
Brisbane International Airport
Rochedale Helipad
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 06:52–17:08 | 10h 16m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:58–18:02 | 12h 04m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 05:08–18:52 | 13h 44m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25.9°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 18 km/h | 35% |
| Summer | 28.7°C / 84°F | 19.4°C / 67°F | 17 km/h | 52% |
| Autumn | 25.4°C / 78°F | 16.3°C / 61°F | 15 km/h | 40% |
| Winter | 21.2°C / 70°F | 10.3°C / 51°F | 15 km/h | 20% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Brisbane, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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