RBU · YROE · Roebourne Airport

Roebourne Airport (RBU)

Roebourne, Australia · small airport · -20.764° 117.155° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeRBU
ICAO CodeYROE
Typesmall airport
NameRoebourne Airport
MunicipalityRoebourne
CountryAustralia
ContinentOC
Latitude-20.764° S
Longitude117.155° E
ElevationN/A
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryAustralia
ISO Code
RegionRoebourne
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 RBU

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (20.8°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

Roebourne Airport is a small regional airfield serving the historic Pilbara town of Roebourne in Western Australia's remote northwest. The airport primarily supports charter flights, general aviation, and connections to nearby mining operations in the resource-rich Pilbara region. With limited commercial scheduled service, it functions mainly as a gateway for the local Aboriginal community, government services, and fly-in fly-out workers.

💡 Local Tip
Plan your travel around the extreme Pilbara heat, which can exceed 45°C from October to March, and always carry extra water as services and rest stops between Roebourne and Karratha are sparse.
🚖 Getting There

Most travelers reach Roebourne via Karratha Airport (KTA), which has regular flights from Perth, and then drive approximately 40 km east along the North West Coastal Highway. Rental cars are available in Karratha, though pre-booking is recommended due to limited local supply. Taxi or shuttle services to Roebourne should be arranged in advance as they are not readily available on demand.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Roebourne Airport have scheduled commercial flights?
A: No, the airport primarily handles charter, private, and general aviation flights, with most travelers using nearby Karratha Airport for scheduled services.

Q: Where is Roebourne located?
A: Roebourne is in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, approximately 1,550 km north of Perth and about 40 km east of Karratha.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: As a small regional airfield, facilities are limited, with basic services catering primarily to general aviation and charter operators.

Q: Is there public transport to the airport?
A: There is no public transport service directly to the airport; visitors typically require a private vehicle or pre-arranged transport.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 27, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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