Coober Pedy Airport (YCBP)
Medium airport · Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Coober Pedy Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YCBP |
| IATA | CPD |
| Elevation | 740 ft (226 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°2'18" E 134°43'20" -29.03831, 134.72217 |
| Location | Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,685 ft (1428 m) | 98 ft | PER | Yes |
| 14/32 | 2,720 ft (829 m) | 98 ft | GRS | Yes |
Coober Pedy Airport at a glance
Coober Pedy Airport is a medium airport in Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as CPD. The field elevation of 740 ft (226 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YCBP 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 — 04/22 — offers 4,685 ft (1428 m) of per surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YCBP 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 Coober Pedy Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Creek Aerodrome | YWMC | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Marree Airport | YMRE | 331 km (179 NM) |
| Ceduna Airport | YCDU | 357 km (193 NM) |
| Leigh Creek Airport | YLEC | 397 km (214 NM) |
| Port Augusta Airport | YPAG | 480 km (259 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Coober Pedy Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 740 ft field elevation of Coober Pedy 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 Coober Pedy Airport
What is the ICAO code of Coober Pedy Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Coober Pedy Airport is YCBP, and its IATA code is CPD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Coober Pedy Airport above sea level?
Coober Pedy Airport sits at an elevation of 740 feet (226 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Coober Pedy Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.0383, 134.7222 — in Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is William Creek Aerodrome, about 158 km away.
Does YCBP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YCBP 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 Coober Pedy Airport?
Coober Pedy Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,685 ft (1428 m) with a PER surface.