Cairns Intl (YBCS/CNS) — Cairns, Australia

• ICAO: YBCS
• Name: Cairns Intl
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: -16.885799
• Longitude: 145.755005
• Elevation: 10 ft
• Country: Australia
• Municipality: Cairns
• IATA Code: CNS
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: YMMM
• Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
• Distance from City: 4.8 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 15/33

• Designation: 15/33
• Dimensions: 10682 X 148
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: HIRL, PAPI both ends, Turn pad blue edge lights
• NAVAIDs: ILS/LOC ICS Rwy 15, VOR/DME CS, NDB CS 364
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I, LOC, RNP AR, VOR/DME, NDB
• Remarks: RWY 15/33 3197m x 45m. Circuit training: RWY 15 left hand, RWY 33 right hand. Stopway lights not installed. ABN activated by ATC TWR 20min prior to arrival/departure HN and during low visibility periods. NDB CS 364 U/S due vegetation control. TORA 3156m. ILS CAT I RWY 15 (RNP AR for CASA-approved operators only). Max IAS 250kt below 10000ft AMSL. Low visibility ops CAT I RWY 15.

Runway 12/30

• Designation: 12/30
• Dimensions: 3035 X 60
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: N/A
• NAVAIDs: N/A
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

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• Tower: 124.900 MHz
• Ground: 121.700 MHz
• Operations: 118.400 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: Approach 118.400 MHz; Tower 124.900 MHz (H24); Ground 121.700 MHz; ATIS 113.000 MHz MHz
• ATIS: 113.000 MHz

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +61740806744
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: +61740806744
• Website: https://www.cairnsairport.com.au
• Remarks: N/A

• Slot Required: Yes
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: +61 7 4050 5200
• Remarks: PPR required for all non-scheduled international flights and GA IFR outside published hours. Slots via A-CDM system for scheduled commercial operations. Request 48-72 hours prior. GA VFR: no slots required.

• Open: 20:00
• Close: 04:00
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: Yes
• Remarks: Standard hours 0600-1400 AEST (UTC+10). After-hours clearance available on request with minimum 4 hours notice.

• Landing Fee: 5.3275 AUD per metric ton MTOW
• Parking Fee: 1.0600 AUD per metric ton per 24 hours (first 4 hours free on some stands for aircraft under 20T MTOW)
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: AUD
• Remarks: Landing fee is RPT rate for jets; non-RPT rates may differ. Fees effective from 1 July 2024, subject to indexation.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Australian Border Force handles customs and immigration. No US CBP preclearance available.

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• Curfew Start: 17:00
• Curfew End: 01:00
• Noise Chapter Min: 3
• Remarks: Curfew 03:00-11:00 AEST (17:00-01:00 UTC). Maximum wingspan 45m. ARFF Category 8.

YMBA

• ICAO: YMBA
• Name: Mareeba Airport
• Distance (NM): 22.2
• Has IFR: No
• Port of Entry: No
• Immigration Remarks: N/A

YCKN

• ICAO: YCKN
• Name: Cooktown Airport
• Distance (NM): 92.5
• Has IFR: No
• Port of Entry: No
• Immigration Remarks: N/A

YBTL

• ICAO: YBTL
• Name: Townsville Intl
• Distance (NM): 153.2
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit not required for most international GA flights; notify ABIS 48hr prior.

• Overflight Permit: No
• Landing Permit: Conditional
• Overflight Lead Time: N/A
• Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).

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