Oakey Army Aviation Centre guide
Updated 2026-10-18Oakey Army Aviation Centre is a military airfield on the Darling Downs in southern Queensland, about 3 km from the centre of the town of Oakey. Its ICAO code is YBOK, and the Defence name for the site is Swartz Barracks. The airfield was built in 1943 as RAAF Base Oakey, and control passed to the Army in July 1969 for the Army Aviation Corps.
Services at Oakey Army Aviation Centre
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 2optionsHotelsOakey Motor Inn, Park House Motor InnView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Services2listed across 1 of 6 types
- Local timeBrisbane time
- IATAOKYICAO YBOK
- Runways3
- Terminals1general aviation
Terminals
1 terminal- OAGeneral aviationOakey Civil Terminal
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- ToowoombaSoutheast of the airport23 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Oakey Army Aviation Centre?
Oakey Army Aviation Centre uses the following codes: IATA: OKY, ICAO: YBOK. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Oakey Army Aviation Centre located?
Oakey Army Aviation Centre is located in Queensland, Australia. The airport coordinates are -27.4093°, 151.7367°.
What services are available at Oakey Army Aviation Centre?
Oakey Army Aviation Centre offers: 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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