What are the operating hours of YBSU?

Sunshine Coast Airport operates from 21:00 to 13:00.

What is the tower frequency at YBSU?

The tower frequency at Sunshine Coast Airport is 124.400 MHz.

What fuel is available at YBSU?

Sunshine Coast Airport offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.

Does YBSU require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Sunshine Coast Airport (Australia).

Is customs available at YBSU?

Yes, customs at Sunshine Coast Airport is available from 20:00 to 12:00.

Does YBSU require slots or PPR?

Slots are required and PPR is required at Sunshine Coast Airport.

Where is YBSU located?

Sunshine Coast Airport (YBSU) is located in Maroochydore, Australia.

What is the IATA code for YBSU?

The IATA code for Sunshine Coast Airport is MCY.

How long is the runway at YBSU?

The main runway at Sunshine Coast Airport (13/31) measures 9186 X 148.

Does YBSU have an ILS approach?

Yes, Sunshine Coast Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 13/31.

Is YBSU a port of entry?

Yes, Sunshine Coast Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

Reference data only — not for flight planning or navigation. Verify with official sources (AIP, NOTAMs, ATC). Full disclaimer

Sunshine Coast Airport (YBSU/MCY) — Maroochydore, Australia

Sunshine Coast Airport (YBSU/MCY) serves Maroochydore, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (13/31). Field elevation is 15 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

This information may contain errors or be outdated. Create a free account to suggest corrections and earn points.

100% Data Complete 52 of 52 points

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Observed Activity · Jul 25

27 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 13 on the ground · busiest hour 04:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-25

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-08

Help keep this data accurate!
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify

Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YBSU
Name: Sunshine Coast Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -26.593325
Longitude: 153.083191
Elevation: 15 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Maroochydore
IATA Code: MCY
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: YMMM
Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
Distance from City: 6.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 13/31

Designation: 13/31
Dimensions: 9186 X 148
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: 690/F/B/X/T
Lighting: MIRL, RTIL, PAPI 3.0° 67ft
NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I RWY 13/31; SU VOR/DME 113.8
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP), VOR/DME
Remarks: RWY 13 TODA 2685m (gradient 2.47%); RWY 31 TODA 2860m (gradient 2.91%). TWY F south of TWY B1 and TWY C restricted to max 36m wingspan (B737/A320). TWY M and TWY J restricted to max 20m wingspan and 10,000 kg. GA parking apron unlit, restricted to HJ ops only. Code D and Code E aircraft restricted to TWY A1, TWY A between TWY A1 and TWY F, TWY B1, APN TWY B between TWY B1 and TWY G, TWY F north of TWY B1. Southern Apron Bays 1-3 decommissioned. ARFF Cat 7 operational MON 2045-1320 UTC, TUE-SUN 2

See all airports with ILS approaches in Australia →

Frequencies

Tower: 124.400 MHz
Ground: 121.100 MHz
Operations: 129.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: Tower 124.4 MHz; Ground 121.1 MHz; Brisbane Centre 129.0 MHz; ATIS 114.2 MHz MHz
ATIS: 114.200 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 21:00 – 13:00

Tuesday 21:00 – 13:00

Wednesday 21:00 – 13:00

Thursday 21:00 – 13:00

Friday 21:00 – 13:00

Saturday 21:00 – 13:00

Sunday 21:00 – 13:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Operating hours 0700-2300 local AEST (UTC+10), equivalent 2100-1300 UTC. Airport does not observe daylight saving time (Queensland).

Contacts

AIS Tel: +61754582955
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +611300993543
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: +61 7 4580 4354
Website: https://www.sunshinecoastairport.com.au
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Yes
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: [email protected] or +61 7 5413 8700
Remarks: Slots required for scheduled commercial IFR via Airservices Australia. PPR required for all operations outside 22:00-03:00 LT, all jets, and commercial ops. GA/CTR not subject to slots.

Customs

Open: 20:00
Close: 12:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Customs operating hours 06:00-22:00 AEST (UTC+10), i.e. 20:00-12:00 UTC. Available on request with advance notice outside these hours.

Fees

Landing Fee: AUD 14.00 per metric ton MTOW (minimum AUD 50)
Parking Fee: AUD 2.50 per metric ton per 24 hours; first 6 hours free
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Fees applicable to aircraft over 5,700 kg MTOW. Rates per Sunshine Coast Airport Charges effective 1 July 2024.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-07
Remarks: Viva Energy Australia (Airport Refuelling Services) daily 1900-1000 UTC. 30 min prior notice required. After-hours surcharges apply.

Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-07
Remarks: Available 24H via self-service bowser (carnet and credit card).

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Notify ABIS 60 minutes prior to arrival. No US CBP preclearance.

See all airports of entry in Australia →

Restrictions

Curfew Start: 17:00
Curfew End: 07:00
Noise Chapter Min: 4
Remarks: Curfew 03:00-21:00 LT (17:00-11:00 UTC). Max wingspan on TWY F south of TWY B1 and TWY C: 36m (B737/A320 equivalent). TWY M and TWY J restricted to max 20m wingspan and 10,000 kg. TWY B2 and APN TWY B between TWY B1 and TWY B3 restricted to max B737/A321. TWY B3 restricted to max 24m wingspan and 10,000 kg. Aircraft over 5.7 t: 48 hrs PNR. ARFF Cat 7 operational: Mon 2045-1320 UTC, Tue-Sun 2045-1155 UTC. Water rescue service available.

Alternates

YBBN

ICAO: YBBN
Name: Brisbane Intl
Distance (NM): 47.5
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: No US CBP Preclearance. Landing permit not required for scheduled flights; GA may need overflight/landing permissions via Airservices Australia. APIS mandatory for international arrivals.

YAMB

ICAO: YAMB
Name: RAAF Base Amberley
Distance (NM): 65.8
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

YKRY

ICAO: YKRY
Name: Kingaroy Airport
Distance (NM): 66.7
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

No services listed for this airport yet.

Are you a service provider? Register here to appear in this airport's listing.

Australia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

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).

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.

View Full Australia Permit Details

Active NOTAMs

J2899/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

ALL ACFT DEP RWY 13 MUST EXTD UPWIND UNTIL EAST OF REGULAR PUBLIC TRANSPORT (RPT) APN PRIOR TO EXECUTING A RIGHTHAND TURN DUE TERMINAL CONSTRUCTION EXC WHEN INSTRUCTED BY ATC

2026-06-24 06:22:00 2026-09-20 00:00:00

J2621/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

INCREASED ANIMAL HAZARD (FLYING FOXES) IN VCY AD TRANSITING RWY 13 APPROACH INCREASED ACT 120MIN AFTER LAST LGT

2026-06-08 04:09:00 2026-08-31 07:00:00

J3313/26 caution

Obstacle erected

OBST CRANE (LIT) 181FT AMSL ERECTED PSN 263622.41S 1530519.17E BRG 206 MAG 395M FM ARP INFRINGES TRANSITIONAL SFC BY 33FT

2026-07-20 06:04:00 2026-07-31 06:00:00

+8 more active NOTAMs

View all NOTAMs on Map

Nearby Airports

YNSH Noosa Airport 10 NM YCDR Caloundra Airport 13 NM YGYM Gympie Airport 27 NM YCAB Caboolture Airport 29 NM YTGA Tangalooma Airport 36 NM YRED Redcliffe Airport 37 NM YCXA Cooloola Village Airpark 37 NM YRBB Rainbow Beach Airport 45 NM

Compare YBSU with YNSH side by side →

Airport History

Discover the key milestones and historical events that shaped Sunshine Coast Airport. Our community-powered timeline traces this airport's journey from its origins to the present day.

Explore History

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of YBSU?: Sunshine Coast Airport operates from 21:00 to 13:00.
What is the tower frequency at YBSU?: The tower frequency at Sunshine Coast Airport is 124.400 MHz.
What fuel is available at YBSU?: Sunshine Coast Airport offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
Does YBSU require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sunshine Coast Airport (Australia).
Is customs available at YBSU?: Yes, customs at Sunshine Coast Airport is available from 20:00 to 12:00.
Does YBSU require slots or PPR?: Slots are required and PPR is required at Sunshine Coast Airport.
Where is YBSU located?: Sunshine Coast Airport (YBSU) is located in Maroochydore, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YBSU?: The IATA code for Sunshine Coast Airport is MCY.
How long is the runway at YBSU?: The main runway at Sunshine Coast Airport (13/31) measures 9186 X 148.
Does YBSU have an ILS approach?: Yes, Sunshine Coast Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 13/31.
Is YBSU a port of entry?: Yes, Sunshine Coast Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

View on Map