Canberra Airport (CBR): Codes, Runways & Location
Canberra Airport (IATA: CBR · ICAO: YSCB) is a medium-sized airport serving Canberra, Australia. It lies at 35.3069° S, 149.1950° E, 1886 ft (575 m) above sea level.
Overview of Canberra Airport
Canberra Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Canberra in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code CBR and the ICAO code YSCB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Canberra Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3283 m (10771 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 1886 ft (575 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gundaroo Airport about 29 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 ≈ 3,283 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Canberra Airport
Where is Canberra Airport located?
Canberra Airport is located in Canberra, Australia. Its coordinates are 35.3069° S, 149.1950° E.
What is the airport code for Canberra Airport?
Canberra Airport has an IATA code of CBR and an ICAO code of YSCB.
How long is the runway at Canberra Airport?
Canberra Airport's longest runway is about 3283 m (10771 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Canberra Airport have?
Canberra Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Canberra Airport a major airport?
Canberra Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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