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Rosella Plains Airport (RLP)

Rosella Plains, Australia · small airport · -18.425° 144.459° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeRLP
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameRosella Plains Airport
MunicipalityRosella Plains
CountryAustralia
ContinentOC
Latitude-18.425° S
Longitude144.459° E
Elevation1855 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryAustralia
ISO Code
RegionRosella Plains
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+11
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving RLP

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (18.4°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Rosella Plains Airport (IATA: RLP) is a small, remote airstrip in Far North Queensland, Australia, located at -18.425, 144.459. It serves the surrounding pastoral and mining properties, with no scheduled airline service. The facility typically has a single unpaved runway and very limited infrastructure.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know to carry extra water, a satellite phone, and spare tyres; the strip can be soft after rain, and wildlife often wanders onto the runway at dawn and dusk.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is in a remote area with no public transport, taxi, or rideshare services. Access is by private vehicle via unsealed roads or by pre-arranged charter flight. The nearest towns for supplies and fuel, such as Georgetown and Ravenshoe, are over an hour's drive away.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines serve Rosella Plains Airport?
A: There are no scheduled commercial airlines; the airport is used for private, charter, and emergency services.

Q: What facilities are available at RLP?
A: Facilities are minimal, typically no terminal, no fuel, and no passenger services. Pilots should plan to be self-sufficient.

Q: Can I rent a car at the airport?
A: No, there are no car rental desks. Arrange ground transport in advance from nearby towns.

Q: Is the airport open to the public?
A: It is a small private or restricted airstrip; prior permission from the operator is usually required before landing.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 27, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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