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• Region: Asia-Pacific (Oceania)
• Country/State: Australia (Queensland / New South Wales border)
• City/Town: Gold Coast (Bilinga / Coolangatta)
• Website: https://www.goldcoastairport.com.au
• Type of Airport: International
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: OOL
o ICAO: YBCG
• Terminals:
– Single integrated terminal (international, domestic & regional)
• Passenger numbers:
– ~6.0–6.5 million passengers (calendar year 2024)
Parking
• Short-term: Multi-storey short-stay parking adjacent to terminal
• Long-term: Long-stay and economy parking with frequent shuttle services
• Valet: Limited premium valet parking available
Hotel
• On site:
– Rydges Gold Coast Airport (directly adjacent to terminal)
• Nearby:
– Extensive accommodation options in Coolangatta, Kirra and southern Gold Coast
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Australian and international dining options with coastal-themed outlets
• Bars: Licensed bars and cafés airside and landside
• Lounges: Qantas Club, Virgin Australia Lounge (seasonal capacity constraints at peak times)
• Duty-free shops: Duty-free retail in international departure and arrival areas
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, convenience stores and pharmacies
• On-site travel agent: Limited; airline service desks and airport information counters instead
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desks and Gold Coast Airport lost & found services
• Car rental: Major Australian and international car-rental companies on site
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, nearby light rail (G:link extension planned)
• Baby/parent room: Baby care rooms and family facilities throughout terminal
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi airport-wide; charging points throughout terminal
• Gym: No public terminal gym
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited grooming services
• Other facilities: Medical clinic, prayer/quiet rooms, aviation viewing areas
• Biometric check-in: Biometric self-service check-in and boarding increasingly used by Qantas and Jetstar
• Biometric customs: SmartGate biometric border processing for eligible travellers
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance available; request via airline in advance
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrival halls
• Fully step-free terminal with ramps, elevators and wide circulation areas
• Accessible parking spaces close to terminal entrances
• Accessible toilets throughout terminal
• Priority security and border processing available
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
• Tactile paving and audible announcements throughout terminal and transport interfaces
Runways
• Runway 14/32
• Runway 17/35
Length/Width
• 14/32: ~2,492 m × 45 m (primary runway)
• 17/35: ~582 m × 18 m (secondary GA runway)
• Primary runway supports narrowbody and limited widebody operations
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surface on primary runway
• Effective drainage systems mitigate hydroplaning risk during heavy rain
• Surface data published in the Australian AIP
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed on primary runway
• CAT I capability standard
• CAT II/III not published for OOL
Navigation aids
• ILS with PAPI visual guidance
• VOR/DME navigation aids
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
• Modern ATC radar and ground surveillance systems
Low-visibility operations
– Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– Operations mainly affected by thunderstorms and coastal weather
– Wind shear considerations during storm activity
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Airport-specific OTP figures not routinely published
• OTP influenced by:
– Weather variability
– High peak holiday traffic
– Single-runway dependency
Airfield restrictions
• Night curfew in effect (generally 23:00–06:00, with limited exemptions)
• Noise abatement procedures apply due to residential proximity
• Slot coordination during peak holiday periods
• Planned runway and taxiway maintenance managed via NOTAMs
Aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft maintenance facilities on site
• Line maintenance provided by Qantas, Jetstar and third-party MROs
• Heavy maintenance conducted at major Australian hubs
• Oversight by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Gold Coast Airport targets net-zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030
• Fixed electrical ground power reduces aircraft APU usage
• Terminal-wide LED lighting and smart energy-management systems
• Comprehensive recycling and waste-diversion programs
Renewable energy use
• On-site solar photovoltaic installations supplying a significant share of airport electricity
• Additional renewable electricity procured via Queensland’s grid
• Energy efficiency remains the primary emissions-reduction lever
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available on a limited, airline-driven trial basis
• Participation in Australian SAF feasibility initiatives
• No airport-mandated SAF blending requirement currently in place
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Environmental management of coastal dune systems and buffer zones
• Stormwater treatment and protection of nearby marine environments
• Wildlife hazard management balancing aviation safety and conservation
Sustainable transportation
• Promotion of public buses and shared transport
• Planned light rail (G:link) extension to airport terminal
• Electrification of airport-owned vehicle fleets underway
• EV charging infrastructure available in airport parking facilities
Green building design
• Terminal expansion projects designed to modern Australian sustainability standards
• Use of natural daylight, shading and efficient glazing
• Water-sensitive urban design to protect coastal ecosystems
• Sustainability criteria embedded across Gold Coast Airport capital programs
