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RDA Rockhampton Downs Airport
Rockhampton Downs Airport (IATA: RDA, ICAO:YRKD) is located in the the city of Rockhampton Downs, Australia.

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IATA Code

RDA

ICAO Code

YRKD

Name

Rockhampton Downs Airport

Type

Country / Region

Australia (AU)

City

Rockhampton Downs

Latitude

-18.9533300

Longitude

135.2006000

Time Zone

UTC+09:30

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Rockhampton Downs Airport（RDA）

Airport Overview

Rockhampton Downs Airport is identified in the supplied airport record as a local airport in Rockhampton Downs, Northern Territory, Australia, rather than a scheduled international cargo gateway. Its recorded ICAO designator is YRKD, with coordinates of 18.953330° S and 135.200600° E and a local time zone of UTC+09:30. The record shows no listed scheduled passenger or express services. For international freight, our platform therefore treats this location primarily as a potential first-mile or project-logistics airfield, subject to aircraft acceptance, operating status, handling arrangements and onward road connectivity being confirmed before booking.

IATA / ICAO	RDA / YRKD
Country / location	Australia / Rockhampton Downs, Northern Territory
Coordinates	18.953330° S, 135.200600° E
Time zone	UTC+09:30

Key Highlights

The supplied record lists zero scheduled air services and zero express services, so routine airport-to-airport cargo capacity should not be assumed.
The airport is in a remote Northern Territory setting; road feeder planning, fuel availability and recovery options can materially affect the shipment plan.
It is better suited to pre-arranged charter, site-support or specialist uplift discussions than to standard parcel or consolidated export programs.
Any cargo acceptance, handling equipment, security process and operating window must be verified directly through the appointed local operator or handling party.
Our service team can compare a direct-airfield plan with a regional gateway plus road-feeder solution before the shipper commits cargo.

Cargo Facilities & Services

The available record does not establish a public cargo terminal, bonded warehouse or scheduled express operation at Rockhampton Downs Airport. Our platform will not represent these facilities as available without written confirmation.

Aircraft acceptance

Confirm runway suitability, aircraft type, payload limits, operating hours, weather minima and any prior-notice requirements with the local operator.

Ground handling

Verify whether loading, unloading, pallet movement, weighing, forklift access and secure cargo staging can be arranged for the proposed uplift.

Temperature control

Do not assume refrigerated storage or active temperature monitoring. Time-critical healthcare and perishables require a documented chain-of-custody plan.

Dangerous goods

Dangerous-goods acceptance depends on aircraft, operator approval, packaging, documentation and trained personnel; pre-clearance is essential.

Customs and security

For international movements, customs processing and regulated-air-cargo controls may need to be completed through an approved gateway rather than at the airfield itself.

Routes & Transit Times

There is no basis in the supplied record to promise a scheduled cargo route, airline, flight frequency or fixed transit time from Rockhampton Downs Airport.
Possible logistics structures include a pre-arranged charter, a specialist aircraft movement, or a regional gateway connected by road feeder service; the appropriate option depends on shipment size, aircraft performance and destination requirements.
For international cargo, export documentation, security screening, customs presentation and mainline uplift may need to be arranged at a suitable Australian gateway.
Actual lead time is influenced by aircraft availability, local operating permissions, weather, payload restrictions, road conditions, handling resources and the availability of return uplift.

Our platform provides a confirmed routing proposal only after checking the airfield operator, charter or line-haul provider, cargo dimensions, commodity and required delivery point.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The practical catchment is the surrounding remote Northern Territory area, with final service reach determined by all-weather road access and the availability of local collection vehicles.
Potential cargo profiles are project supplies, maintenance parts, machinery components, fuel-related equipment and urgent operational stores for remote sites; acceptance remains subject to the aircraft and operator.
Oversized, heavy or irregular freight should be assessed against aircraft door dimensions, floor loading, lifting resources and the ability to secure cargo during loading.
Perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals and high-value goods require a separately approved handling plan rather than standard airport delivery assumptions.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: there is no published cargo cut-off in the supplied record. Our team must obtain the operator’s acceptance deadline and build time for road collection, weighing, screening and aircraft positioning.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package specification and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Batteries, aerosols, chemicals and fuel equipment need early review.
Customs and documents: international consignments normally require commercially consistent invoices, packing lists, transport instructions and any permits or declarations required for the commodity and destination.
Collection and delivery: confirm vehicle access, loading assistance, site security, driver instructions, road conditions and proof-of-delivery arrangements before cargo is dispatched.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity, declared value, ready date and final delivery location before requesting a rate.
Use robust, aircraft-compatible packaging with clear piece marks, centre-of-gravity information where relevant, and protection against dust, heat and remote-road handling.
For urgent or project cargo, request two plans: direct charter or specialist uplift, and regional gateway plus secured road feeder. Compare payload, reliability, customs location and recovery options.
Do not deliver freight to the airfield until acceptance, operating window, payment terms, handling contact and document requirements have been confirmed in writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Rockhampton Downs Airport be used for routine international air freight?

It should not be treated as a routine international cargo gateway on the basis of the supplied record. Our platform will first verify aircraft access, local handling, security, customs arrangements and onward transport, and may recommend another gateway.

Can our shipment be tendered directly to the airport?

Only after the local operating party confirms acceptance. A remote airfield may not provide public cargo receiving, warehousing, weighing or forklift services, so uncontrolled delivery can result in failed uplift or additional recovery costs.

How should dangerous goods or lithium batteries be planned?

Submit the complete commodity and battery details before booking. Our compliance team will check the applicable air-transport restrictions, packaging, labels, documents and operator acceptance; approval is never assumed from road-transport eligibility.

Is temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical shipping possible?

It may be possible only through a specifically engineered chain of custody. Confirm packaging duration, ambient exposure limits, data logging, local handover capability and the recovery plan before dispatch.

What information is needed for a firm routing proposal?

Provide origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, weight, ready time, value, special handling requirements and whether charter or regional-gateway alternatives are acceptable. Our service team will then validate the operational chain.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, time zone and service-count fields in this module are taken from the supplied airport record for Rockhampton Downs Airport（RDA）, ICAO YRKD. No unverified runway, terminal, warehouse, airline, schedule, throughput, handling-capacity or transit-time figures have been added.

For operational and regulatory checks, our service team uses the relevant official or industry reference domains, including airservicesaustralia.com, casa.gov.au, abf.gov.au and iata.org. These sources support regulatory and air-transport verification; they do not by themselves confirm local cargo facilities or current airport availability.