RAAF Base Curtin (DCN): Codes, Runways & Location
RAAF Base Curtin (IATA: DCN · ICAO: YCIN) is a medium-sized airport serving Derby, Australia. It lies at 17.5814° S, 123.8283° E, 300 ft (91 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAAF Base Curtin
RAAF Base Curtin is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Derby in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code DCN and the ICAO code YCIN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAAF Base Curtin has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3049 m (10003 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 300 ft (91 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Derby Airport (DRB) 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 ≈ 3,049 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAAF Base Curtin
Where is RAAF Base Curtin located?
RAAF Base Curtin is located in Derby, Australia. Its coordinates are 17.5814° S, 123.8283° E.
What is the airport code for RAAF Base Curtin?
RAAF Base Curtin has an IATA code of DCN and an ICAO code of YCIN.
How long is the runway at RAAF Base Curtin?
RAAF Base Curtin's longest runway is about 3049 m (10003 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does RAAF Base Curtin have?
RAAF Base Curtin has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAAF Base Curtin a major airport?
RAAF Base Curtin is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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