General aviation · Rockhampton Downs, Australia
Rockhampton Downs
- Coordinates
- 18°57′S 135°12′E
- Local time
- Australia/Darwin
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Field information
YRKD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Darwin
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Rockhampton Downs
Position
-18.9533, 135.2010
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YRKD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Rockhampton Downs (YRKD / RDA) in Rockhampton Downs, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YRKD is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YRKD
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Australia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Australia. Applicable permit lead times for Australia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Australia are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at YRKD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YRKD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at YRKD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YRKD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YRKD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YRKD: 18° 57′ 12″ S 135° 12′ 4″ E.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Rockhampton Downs
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Rockhampton Downs. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YRKD.
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Cargo Operations at YRKD
Support for freighter operations into YRKD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YRKD sits in the network
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Operating into YRKD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Rockhampton Downs — one desk for the whole trip.