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RAAF Base Curtin (YCIN/DCN) — Derby, Australia

At a glance

Tower
126.7
Runways
11/29
Elevation
300 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: YCIN
  • Name: RAAF Base Curtin
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: -17.580458
  • Longitude: 123.828445
  • Elevation: 300 ft
  • Country: Australia
  • Municipality: Derby
  • IATA Code: DCN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Australia/Perth
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 11/29

  • Designation: 11/29
  • Dimensions: 3049x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 126.700, 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: 26.460 MHz
  • Operations: 122.100 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 26.140 MHz
  • ATIS: 31.630 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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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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Active NOTAMs

N3579/26
caution
VOR issue
VOR/DME 'CIN' 114.3/90X PILOT MNT
2026-10-22 07:33 UTC 2026-10-30 08:00 UTC
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at YCIN?
The tower frequency at RAAF Base Curtin is 126.7, 118.3 MHz.
Does YCIN require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict. Permit details for Australia
Where is YCIN located?
RAAF Base Curtin (YCIN) is located in Derby, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YCIN?
The IATA code for RAAF Base Curtin is DCN.
How long is the runway at YCIN?
The main runway at RAAF Base Curtin (11/29) measures 3049x45m.