Cairns International Airport (CNS): Codes, Runways & Location
Cairns International Airport (IATA: CNS · ICAO: YBCS) is a large airport serving Cairns, Australia. It lies at 16.8789° S, 145.7495° E, 10 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Cairns International Airport
Cairns International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Cairns in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code CNS and the ICAO code YBCS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Cairns International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3197 m (10489 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 10 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mareeba Airport (MRG) about 41 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,197 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cairns International Airport
Where is Cairns International Airport located?
Cairns International Airport is located in Cairns, Australia. Its coordinates are 16.8789° S, 145.7495° E.
What is the airport code for Cairns International Airport?
Cairns International Airport has an IATA code of CNS and an ICAO code of YBCS.
How long is the runway at Cairns International Airport?
Cairns International Airport's longest runway is about 3197 m (10489 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Cairns International Airport have?
Cairns International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Cairns International Airport a major airport?
Cairns International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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