Canberra Airport (YSCB)
Medium airport · Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Canberra Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YSCB |
| IATA | CBR |
| Elevation | 1,886 ft (575 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 35°18'25" E 149°11'42" -35.30690, 149.19501 |
| Location | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,509 ft (1679 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 10,771 ft (3283 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Canberra Airport at a glance
Canberra Airport is a medium airport in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, known to airline systems as CBR. The field elevation of 1,886 ft (575 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YSCB 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 — 17/35 — offers 10,771 ft (3283 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YSCB 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 Canberra Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goulburn Airport | YGLB | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Tumut Aerodrome | YTMU | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Moruya Airport | YMRY | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport | YCOM | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross | YSNW | 129 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Canberra Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,886 ft field elevation of Canberra 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 Canberra Airport
What is the ICAO code of Canberra Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Canberra Airport is YSCB, and its IATA code is CBR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Canberra Airport above sea level?
Canberra Airport sits at an elevation of 1,886 feet (575 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Canberra Airport located?
The airport lies at -35.3069, 149.1950 — in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Goulburn Airport, about 73 km away.
Does YSCB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YSCB 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 Canberra Airport?
Canberra Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 10,771 ft (3283 m) with a ASP surface.