Ceduna Airport (YCDU)
Medium airport · South Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Ceduna Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YCDU |
| IATA | CED |
| Elevation | 77 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 32°7'50" E 133°42'36" -32.13060, 133.71001 |
| Location | South Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,709 ft (1740 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 3,327 ft (1014 m) | 98 ft | GVL | Yes |
Ceduna Airport at a glance
Ceduna Airport is a medium airport in South Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as CED. The field elevation of 77 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YCDU 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 — 11/29 — offers 5,709 ft (1740 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YCDU 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 Ceduna Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cleve Airport | YCEE | 314 km (170 NM) |
| Port Lincoln Airport | YPLC | 341 km (184 NM) |
| Coober Pedy Airport | YCBP | 357 km (193 NM) |
| Whyalla Airport | YWHA | 371 km (200 NM) |
| Port Augusta Airport | YPAG | 379 km (205 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ceduna Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 77 ft field elevation of Ceduna 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 Ceduna Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ceduna Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ceduna Airport is YCDU, and its IATA code is CED. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ceduna Airport above sea level?
Ceduna Airport sits at an elevation of 77 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ceduna Airport located?
The airport lies at -32.1306, 133.7100 — in South Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cleve Airport, about 314 km away.
Does YCDU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YCDU 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 Ceduna Airport?
Ceduna Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,709 ft (1740 m) with a ASP surface.