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    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Rockhampton, Queensland"
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  "city": "Rockhampton, Queensland",
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  "connection_tips": "Rockhampton Airport (ROK) is exceptionally well-connected to the Capricorn Coast of Queensland, Australia. The 'Young\u2019s Bus Service' (CDC Queensland) Route 440 connects the terminal directly to the city center and the Yeppoon beach area every hour. Taxis meet all scheduled domestic arrivals from Brisbane and reach the CBD in about 10 minutes for approx.\n\n$25 AUD. Dedicated shuttles (like the Rockhampton Airport Shuttle) also provide door-to-door transfers to local hotels and the nearby military training areas. Major car rental agencies have desks on-site, which is the highly recommended way to explore the spectacular Great Keppel Island ferry terminal.\n\nThe terminal is modern and handles processing quickly. Arrive 60-90 minutes before domestic departures. Facilities include several cafes and free fast Wi-FiThat is why the airport matters to Central Queensland and the coastal corridor. At street level, the practical plan is the onward road or domestic transfer, not the building footprint, because the airport mainly keeps Rockhampton, Queensland tied into the regional network. The meaningful alternates are Brisbane Airport, Alpha Airport, Blackwater Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Rockhampton, Queensland's time-saving link to the rest of Australia.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use the 440 bus for an affordable 15-minute link to the CBD.",
    "The airport is a major gateway for military personnel training at Shoalwater Bay.",
    "Check-in is fast; 60 minutes early is more than sufficient.",
    "Try the local Rockhampton-style beef steaks in town after landing.",
    "Free terminal Wi-Fi is reliable and fast throughout the gate area."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "ROK",
  "icao": "YBRK",
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  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -23.3819,
  "layover_planner_info": "Cafe and seating available; short layovers are comfortable.",
  "longitude": 150.4753,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "See airline counters for reaccommodation; next flights may be limited.",
  "name": "Rockhampton Airport",
  "region": "Australia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BNE",
      "name": "Brisbane Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ABH",
      "name": "Alpha Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BLT",
      "name": "Blackwater Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "DBY",
      "name": "Dalby Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "GKL",
      "name": "Great Keppel Is Airport"
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  "terminal_info": "Rockhampton Airport operates as Australia's 16th-busiest facility and the premier gateway to Central Queensland's Capricorn Coast, positioned 5 kilometers from Rockhampton CBD, serving 650,000 annual passengers as the regional hub for Australia's 'Beef Capital' with over 3 million head of cattle in surrounding areas. Owned and operated by Rockhampton Regional Council, this award-winning facility earned the Australian Airports Association Major Airport of the Year in 2007, recognizing superior management and infrastructure development supporting regional connectivity throughout Queensland.\n\nThe airport features dual asphalt runways including the primary 2,628-meter runway (15/33) capable of handling large aircraft including Airbus A380, Boeing 747, and Boeing 777, complemented by the shorter 1,200-meter runway (04/22) serving regional operations. Terminal facilities underwent comprehensive modernization including the 2008 redevelopment with enhanced screening and passenger areas, followed by major 2020-2021 refurbishment adding lounges, retail spaces, and improved passenger flow systems designed to accommodate growing tourism and business traffic.\n\nThe facility serves as Central Queensland's critical aviation hub supporting the region's resource-based economy including beef cattle industry operations, mining sector personnel transport and supply chains, and tourism access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef destinations. Prominent features include the iconic Droughtmaster Bull statue at the airport entrance, one of seven oversized Big Bulls symbolizing Rockhampton's agricultural heritage and economic foundation.\n\nOperational capabilities encompass scheduled domestic services via QantasLink and Virgin Australia Regional, mining industry charter flights, agricultural export support, and tourism connectivity to Great Barrier Reef destinations. The airport's $7.8 million masterplan adopted in 2020 ensures continued development supporting Central Queensland's diverse economy while maintaining its strategic role as the aviation gateway to Australia's premier beef production region and Southern Great Barrier Reef tourism corridor.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockhampton_Airport"
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