Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): Codes, Runways & Location
Sunshine Coast Airport (IATA: MCY · ICAO: YBSU) is a large airport serving Maroochydore, Australia. It lies at 26.5933° S, 153.0832° E, 15 ft (5 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sunshine Coast Airport
Sunshine Coast Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Maroochydore in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code MCY and the ICAO code YBSU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sunshine Coast Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2800 m (9186 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 15 ft (5 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Noosa Airport (NSV) about 19 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 ≈ 2,800 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunshine Coast Airport
Where is Sunshine Coast Airport located?
Sunshine Coast Airport is located in Maroochydore, Australia. Its coordinates are 26.5933° S, 153.0832° E.
What is the airport code for Sunshine Coast Airport?
Sunshine Coast Airport has an IATA code of MCY and an ICAO code of YBSU.
How long is the runway at Sunshine Coast Airport?
Sunshine Coast Airport's longest runway is about 2800 m (9186 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Sunshine Coast Airport have?
Sunshine Coast Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sunshine Coast Airport a major airport?
Sunshine Coast Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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