RAAF Base Curtin (YCIN)
Medium airport · Derby, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | RAAF Base Curtin |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YCIN |
| IATA | DCN |
| Elevation | 300 ft (91 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 17°34'53" E 123°49'42" -17.58139, 123.82833 |
| Location | Derby, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,003 ft (3049 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
RAAF Base Curtin at a glance
RAAF Base Curtin is a medium airport in Derby, Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as DCN. The field elevation of 300 ft (91 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YCIN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 10,003 ft (3049 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 YCIN 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 RAAF Base Curtin
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Airport | YDBY | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Broome International Airport | YBRM | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Fitzroy Crossing Airport | YFTZ | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Halls Creek Airport | YHLC | 413 km (223 NM) |
| Telfer Airport | YTEF | 489 km (264 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAAF Base Curtin
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 300 ft field elevation of RAAF Base Curtin 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 RAAF Base Curtin
What is the ICAO code of RAAF Base Curtin?
The ICAO identifier of RAAF Base Curtin is YCIN, and its IATA code is DCN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RAAF Base Curtin above sea level?
RAAF Base Curtin sits at an elevation of 300 feet (91 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is RAAF Base Curtin located?
The airport lies at -17.5814, 123.8283 — in Derby, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Derby Airport, about 29 km away.
Does YCIN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YCIN 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 RAAF Base Curtin?
RAAF Base Curtin has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 10,003 ft (3049 m) with a ASP surface.