Flying in Toowoomba, Australia
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Toowoomba — the nearest is Toowoomba General Hospital Helipad (YXTO), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 13h 45m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 15m 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 Toowoomba
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Toowoomba General Hospital Helipad
Toowoomba Airport
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
Argyle Airstrip
Cambooya Airfield
Greenmount ALA
Oakey Army Aviation Centre
Gatton Airpark
Gatton Showgrounds Helicopter Landing Site
Blenheim Airstrip
Pittsworth Airport
Clifton Airport
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 15m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:58–18:02 | 12h 04m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 05:08–18:52 | 13h 45m |
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 | 23.4°C / 74°F | 12.4°C / 54°F | 19 km/h | 37% |
| Summer | 27.1°C / 81°F | 16.7°C / 62°F | 19 km/h | 46% |
| Autumn | 22.5°C / 73°F | 13.5°C / 56°F | 18 km/h | 37% |
| Winter | 17.4°C / 63°F | 7.6°C / 46°F | 18 km/h | 16% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Toowoomba, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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