Cobar Airport (YCBA)
Medium airport · New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Cobar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YCBA |
| IATA | CAZ |
| Elevation | 724 ft (221 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°32'18" E 145°47'38" -31.53830, 145.79401 |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,564 ft (1696 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 2,949 ft (899 m) | 98 ft | CLA | No |
Cobar Airport at a glance
Cobar Airport is a medium airport in New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as CAZ. The field elevation of 724 ft (221 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YCBA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 5,564 ft (1696 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YCBA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Cobar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bourke Airport | YBKE | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Warren Airport | YWRN | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Brewarrina Airport | YBRW | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Narromine Airport | YNRM | 242 km (131 NM) |
| Coonamble Airport | YCNM | 253 km (137 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cobar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 724 ft field elevation of Cobar Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Cobar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cobar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cobar Airport is YCBA, and its IATA code is CAZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cobar Airport above sea level?
Cobar Airport sits at an elevation of 724 feet (221 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cobar Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.5383, 145.7940 — in New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bourke Airport, about 167 km away.
Does YCBA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YCBA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Cobar Airport?
Cobar Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,564 ft (1696 m) with a ASP surface.