Chinchilla Airport (YCCA)
Medium airport · Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Chinchilla Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YCCA |
| IATA | CCL |
| Elevation | 1,028 ft (313 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 26°46'19" E 150°37'3" -26.77195, 150.61757 |
| Location | Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,949 ft (594 m) | 60 ft | CLA | No |
| 14/32 | 3,497 ft (1066 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chinchilla Airport at a glance
Chinchilla Airport is a medium airport in Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as CCL. The field elevation of 1,028 ft (313 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YCCA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 3,497 ft (1066 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YCCA 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 Chinchilla Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingaroy Airport | YKRY | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Oakey Army Aviation Centre | YBOK | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | YBWW | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Roma Airport | YROM | 185 km (100 NM) |
| RAAF Base Amberley | YAMB | 228 km (123 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chinchilla Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,028 ft field elevation of Chinchilla 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 Chinchilla Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chinchilla Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chinchilla Airport is YCCA, and its IATA code is CCL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chinchilla Airport above sea level?
Chinchilla Airport sits at an elevation of 1,028 feet (313 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chinchilla Airport located?
The airport lies at -26.7719, 150.6176 — in Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kingaroy Airport, about 123 km away.
Does YCCA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YCCA 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 Chinchilla Airport?
Chinchilla Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 3,497 ft (1066 m) with a ASP surface.