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Canberra International Airport

Canberra International Airport (YSCB/CBR) serves Canberra, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (12/30, 17/35). Field elevation is 1886 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: YSCB
  • Name: Canberra International Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Uncategorized
  • Latitude: -35.3069
  • Longitude: 149.195007
  • Elevation: 1886 ft
  • Country: Australia
  • Municipality: Canberra
  • IATA Code: CBR
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: N/A
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 1679x30m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 3283x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 127.450 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 10-15/tonne
  • Parking Fee: AUD 5-8/tonne per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: AUD
  • Remarks: Canberra Airport. Australia's capital. Privatized (Capital Airport Group). Growing international service. Modern terminal upgraded 2016. GST applicable on all charges.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: BP Aviation, Viva Energy. Available during operating hours. Good fuel infrastructure.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International port of entry. ABF (Australian Border Force) customs. Incoming Passenger Card required. International services to Singapore, Doha, Fiji.

Restrictions

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  • Curfew End: %H:%i
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Curfew 23:00-06:00 local. Noise management plan in effect. Noise abatement procedures apply.

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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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at YSCB?
Canberra International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does YSCB require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Canberra International Airport (Australia).