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Cairns Airport (YBCS / CNS)

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YBCS airport at a glance

ICAO code
YBCS
IATA code
CNS
City
Cairns
Region
Queensland
Country
Australia
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Time zone
Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
16.8858° S, 145.7550° E
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Weather & airport info YBCS

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 11:00 UTC
Wind
3 kt (6 km/h) from west-southwest (250°)
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
scattered clouds at 3,000 ft
Temperature
26 °C (dew point 22 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,015 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR YBCS 031100Z AUTO 25003KT 9999 // SCT030 26/22 Q1015

Forecast (TAF)

  • 03 Nov, 12:00–23:00 UTC
    3 kt (6 km/h) from southwest (220°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 1,600 ft
  • 03 Nov, 23:00–08:00 UTCfrom
    10 kt (19 km/h) from north-northeast (20°) · visibility 10 km or more · no significant weather · no significant clouds
  • 04 Nov, 08:00–10:00 UTCfrom
    5 kt (9 km/h) from north (350°) · visibility 10 km or more · no significant weather · no significant clouds
  • 04 Nov, 10:00–12:00 UTCfrom
    4 kt (7 km/h) from southwest (220°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 1,600 ft
  • 03 Nov, 18:00–22:00 UTCtemporarily
    visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 1,600 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF AMD YBCS 031109Z 0312/0412 22003KT 9999 SCT016 FM032300 02010KT CAVOK FM040800 35005KT CAVOK FM041000 22004KT 9999 SCT016 TEMPO 0318/0322 9999 BKN016

Airport

Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:38 / 18:22 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
15/333,197 m (10,489 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • ATIS: 113
  • Clearance: 121.7
  • Ground: 121.7
  • Tower: 124.9

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map YBCS

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

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Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

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For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for YBCS(4)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • Out of serviceAerodrome: not availableN3422/26· from 03 Nov, 22:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 06:00 UTC

    The METAR/SPECI and airport weather information service (AWIS) are not available. This means that current weather observations and information at the airport are not being provided.

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    METAR/SPECI AND AD WX INFO SERVICE (AWIS) NOT AVBL

    N3422/26 NOTAMN
 Q) YBBB/QFMAU/IV/BO/A/000/999/1653S14545E005
 A) YBCS
 B) 2611032200 C) 2611040600
 E) METAR/SPECI AND AD WX INFO SERVICE (AWIS) NOT AVBL
  • NoticeDME associated with ILS: on test, do not useJ4885/26· from 09 Nov, 22:00 UTC · until 11 Nov, 06:00 UTC

    The instrument landing system (ILS) and distance measuring equipment (DME) for runway 15 are on test and must not be used. False indications are possible, except with 15 minutes prior notice for operational requirements. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.

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    ILS DME 'ICS' 109.9/36X RWY15 ON TEST, DO NOT USE FALSE INDICATIONS POSSIBLE EXC ON 15 MIN PN FOR OPR RQMNTS

    J4885/26 NOTAMN
 Q) YBBB/QIDCT/I/NBO/A/000/999/1653S14545E005
 A) YBCS
 B) 2611092200 C) 2611110600
 D) DAILY 2200-0600
 E) ILS DME 'ICS' 109.9/36X RWY15 ON TEST, DO NOT USE
 FALSE INDICATIONS POSSIBLE
 EXC ON 15 MIN PN FOR OPR RQMNTS

    Hours: DAILY 2200-0600

  • NoticeUnmanned aircraft: will take placeN3676/26· until 10 Nov, 07:00 UTC

    Drone operations with tethered multi-rotor drones under 25 kg will take place below the obstacle limitation surfaces. The operation is within a 50-meter radius of a position 2.8 nautical miles from the airport.

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    UA OPS TETHERED BLW OLS (MULTI-ROTOR BLW 25KG) WILL TAKE PLACE OPR WI 50M RADIUS OF PSN 165539S 1454633E BRG 148 MAG 2.8NM FM ARP OPR WILL MNT TWR FREQ 124.9 OPR CTC TEL: 0400 717 992

    N3676/26 NOTAMN
 Q) YBBB/QWULW/IV/BO/AW/000/001/1653S14545E005
 A) YBCS
 B) 2611012000 C) 2611100700
 D) HJ
 E) UA OPS TETHERED BLW OLS (MULTI-ROTOR BLW 25KG) WILL TAKE PLACE
 OPR WI 50M RADIUS OF PSN 165539S 1454633E
 BRG 148 MAG 2.8NM FM ARP
 OPR WILL MNT TWR FREQ 124.9
 OPR CTC TEL: 0400 717 992
 F) SFC G) 120FT AGL

    Hours: HJ

  • NoticeUnmanned aircraft: will take placeN3256/26· until 21 Dec, 00:00 UTC (estimated)

    Remotely piloted aircraft system activities will take place within a 3 nautical mile radius of the airport reference point. This is associated with automated airspace authorizations.

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    UA OPS WILL TAKE PLACE WI 3NM RADIUS OF ARP REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOMATED AIRSPACE AUTHORISATIONS CTC AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA EMAIL: AAA(AT)AIRSERVICESAUSTRALIA.COM

    N3256/26 NOTAMN
 Q) YBBB/QWULW/IV/BO/AW/000/004/1653S14545E005
 A) YBCS
 B) 2610010000 C) 2612210000 EST
 D) HJ
 E) UA OPS WILL TAKE PLACE WI 3NM RADIUS OF ARP
 REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOMATED
 AIRSPACE AUTHORISATIONS
 CTC AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA EMAIL: AAA(AT)AIRSERVICESAUSTRALIA.COM
 F) SFC G) 400FT AGL

    Hours: HJ

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

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About the airport

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YBCS airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Cairns airport (YBCS) today?

There are currently 2 valid NOTAMs for Cairns (YBCS). 2 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Cairns airport (YBCS)?

According to the latest weather report for YBCS (METAR, 03 Nov, 11:00 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 3 kt (6 km/h) from west-southwest (250°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 26 °C (dew point 22 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Cairns airport (YBCS)?

Cairns (YBCS) has one runway: runway 15/33 with 3,197 m (10,489 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Cairns airport (YBCS)?

Frequencies at YBCS: Tower 124.9 MHz, Ground 121.7 MHz and ATIS 113 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Cairns International Airport?

The ICAO code is YBCS and the IATA code is CNS. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of YBCS airport?

Cairns International Airport sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Australia/Brisbane.

Can I fly to YBCS by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Cairns International Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to YBCS?

There are currently 1 empty legs departing from and 1 arriving at Cairns International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.