Flying in Rockhampton, Australia
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Rockhampton — the nearest is Rockhampton Base Hospital Helipad (YXRK), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 13h 26m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 34m 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 Rockhampton
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Rockhampton Base Hospital Helipad
Rockhampton Airport
Hedlow Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing Area
Yeppoon Hospital (Apex Park) HLS
Great Keppel Is Airport
The Glen Airfield
Gladstone Airport
Duaringa Airstrip
Biloela Airport
Williamson Airport
Baralaba
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) | 06:43–17:17 | 10h 34m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:58–18:02 | 12h 03m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 05:17–18:43 | 13h 26m |
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 | 28.9°C / 84°F | 17.5°C / 64°F | 18 km/h | 25% |
| Summer | 31.5°C / 89°F | 21.6°C / 71°F | 18 km/h | 37% |
| Autumn | 28.5°C / 83°F | 18.5°C / 65°F | 17 km/h | 28% |
| Winter | 23.5°C / 74°F | 12.2°C / 54°F | 15 km/h | 13% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Rockhampton, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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