What is the tower frequency at YBSU?

The tower frequency at Sunshine Coast Airport is 124.4, 124.4 MHz.

What fuel is available at YBSU?

Sunshine Coast Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does YBSU require landing permits?

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

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Sunshine Coast Airport

Sunshine Coast Airport (YBSU/MCY) serves Maroochydore, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (13/31, 18/36). Field elevation is 15 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YBSU
Name: Sunshine Coast Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: -26.593325
Longitude: 153.083191
Elevation: 15 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Maroochydore
IATA Code: MCY
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 13/31

Designation: 13/31
Dimensions: 2800x45m
Surface: ASPH
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

Designation: 18/36
Dimensions: 1797x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 124.400, 124.400 MHz
Ground: 121.100 MHz
Operations: 129.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 114.200 MHz

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 12-16/tonne
Parking Fee: AUD 6-10/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Sunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore). Major SE Queensland airport. New runway (2020) allows widebody operations. Growing international services. GST applicable.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: BP Aviation. Full into-plane service. New fuel farm with expanded capacity.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International port of entry. ABF customs and biosecurity. Services to NZ and Pacific. Incoming Passenger Card required.

Restrictions

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Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Curfew 22:00-06:00 local. Strict noise abatement. New runway 13/31 (2450m). Community noise management plan.

Airport Services

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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.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YBSU?: The tower frequency at Sunshine Coast Airport is 124.4, 124.4 MHz.
What fuel is available at YBSU?: Sunshine Coast Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does YBSU require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sunshine Coast Airport (Australia).

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