Oakey Army Aviation Centre is a medium-sized airport serving Australia. Its IATA code is OKY and its ICAO code is YBOK. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,335 ft (407 m) above sea level. It has 5 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 5,410 ft (1,649 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- OKY
- ICAO code
- YBOK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,335 ft (407 m)
- Coordinates
- -27.4093, 151.7367
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,999 ft · 914 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09/27 | 3,278 ft · 999 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,410 ft · 1,649 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| H09L/H27R | 1,000 ft · 305 m | 95 ft · 29 m | Asphalt | No |
| H09R/H27L | 1,000 ft · 305 m | 95 ft · 29 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Oakey Army Aviation Centre, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WTB Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | Toowoomba, Australia | 17 km · 11 mi |
| BNE Brisbane International Airport | Brisbane, Australia | 136 km · 85 mi |
| MCY Sunshine Coast Airport | Maroochydore, Australia | 161 km · 100 mi |
| OOL Gold Coast Airport | Gold Coast, Australia | 193 km · 120 mi |
| LSY Lismore Airport | Lismore, Australia | 217 km · 135 mi |
| BNK Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | Ballina, Australia | 239 km · 149 mi |
| HVB Hervey Bay Airport | Hervey Bay, Australia | 259 km · 161 mi |
| BDB Bundaberg Airport | Bundaberg, Australia | 285 km · 177 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from OKY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 729 | 453 | 394 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,019 | 3,740 | 3,250 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,112 | 4,419 | 3,840 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,338 | 5,181 | 4,502 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,094 | 6,272 | 5,450 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,532 | 7,165 | 6,227 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,651 | 7,240 | 6,291 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,851 | 7,364 | 6,399 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,828 | 7,971 | 6,927 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,034 | 8,720 | 7,578 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,656 | 9,107 | 7,913 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,660 | 9,110 | 7,916 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,625 | 9,709 | 8,437 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,015 | 9,951 | 8,648 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,451 | 10,222 | 8,883 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,472 | 10,235 | 8,894 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 125.400 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 112.900 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 127.650 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 121.200 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Oakey Army Aviation Centre?
The IATA code of Oakey Army Aviation Centre is OKY and its ICAO code is YBOK.
Where is Oakey Army Aviation Centre located?
Oakey Army Aviation Centre is in Queensland, Australia, at -27.4093, 151.7367.
What time zone is Oakey Army Aviation Centre in?
Oakey Army Aviation Centre uses the IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Oakey Army Aviation Centre?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 5,410 ft (1,649 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Oakey Army Aviation Centre?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB), about 17 km (11 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.