Cloncurry Airport (YCCY)
Medium airport · Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Cloncurry Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YCCY |
| IATA | CNJ |
| Elevation | 616 ft (188 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 20°40'7" E 140°30'14" -20.66860, 140.50400 |
| Location | Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,796 ft (1157 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
| 12/30 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cloncurry Airport at a glance
Cloncurry Airport is a medium airport in Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as CNJ. The field elevation of 616 ft (188 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YCCY 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 — 12/30 — offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YCCY 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 Cloncurry Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Isa Airport | YBMA | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Boulia Airport | YBOU | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Winton Airport | YWTN | 327 km (177 NM) |
| Normanton Airport | YNTN | 337 km (182 NM) |
| Bedourie Airport | YBIE | 423 km (228 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cloncurry Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 616 ft field elevation of Cloncurry 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 Cloncurry Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cloncurry Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cloncurry Airport is YCCY, and its IATA code is CNJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cloncurry Airport above sea level?
Cloncurry Airport sits at an elevation of 616 feet (188 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cloncurry Airport located?
The airport lies at -20.6686, 140.5040 — in Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mount Isa Airport, about 106 km away.
Does YCCY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YCCY 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 Cloncurry Airport?
Cloncurry Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.