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
- 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 flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).