Cunnamulla Airport (YCMU)
Medium airport · Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Cunnamulla Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YCMU |
| IATA | CMA |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°1'48" E 145°37'19" -28.03000, 145.62199 |
| Location | Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,999 ft (914 m) | 59 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,686 ft (1733 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cunnamulla Airport at a glance
Cunnamulla Airport is a medium airport in Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as CMA. The field elevation of 630 ft (192 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YCMU 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 5,686 ft (1733 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 YCMU 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 Cunnamulla Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thargomindah Airport | YTGM | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Charleville Airport | YBCV | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Quilpie Airport | YQLP | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Bourke Airport | YBKE | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Brewarrina Airport | YBRW | 245 km (132 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cunnamulla Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 630 ft field elevation of Cunnamulla 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 Cunnamulla Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cunnamulla Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cunnamulla Airport is YCMU, and its IATA code is CMA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cunnamulla Airport above sea level?
Cunnamulla Airport sits at an elevation of 630 feet (192 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cunnamulla Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.0300, 145.6220 — in Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Thargomindah Airport, about 178 km away.
Does YCMU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YCMU 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 Cunnamulla Airport?
Cunnamulla Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,686 ft (1733 m) with a ASP surface.