Coen Airport (YCOE)
Medium airport · Coen, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Coen Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YCOE |
| IATA | CUQ |
| Elevation | 532 ft (162 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 13°45'40" E 143°6'48" -13.76113, 143.11331 |
| Location | Coen, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,107 ft (1252 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Coen Airport at a glance
Coen Airport is a medium airport in Coen, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as CUQ. The field elevation of 532 ft (162 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YCOE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 4,107 ft (1252 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 YCOE 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 Coen Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lockhart River Airport | YLHR | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Weipa Airport | YBWP | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Kowanyama Airport | YKOW | 241 km (130 NM) |
| Cooktown Airport | YCKN | 291 km (157 NM) |
| Horn Island Airport | YHID | 364 km (197 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Coen Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 532 ft field elevation of Coen 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 Coen Airport
What is the ICAO code of Coen Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Coen Airport is YCOE, and its IATA code is CUQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Coen Airport above sea level?
Coen Airport sits at an elevation of 532 feet (162 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Coen Airport located?
The airport lies at -13.7611, 143.1133 — in Coen, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lockhart River Airport, about 110 km away.
Does YCOE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YCOE 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 Coen Airport?
Coen Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,107 ft (1252 m) with a ASP surface.