Large airport · Cairns, Australia
Cairns International Airport
Cairns International Airport is a large airport serving Cairns, Australia. Its IATA code is CNS. Its ICAO code is YBCS. It has 1 runway, longest 10,489 ft (ASP). Elevation 10 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Cairns, Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CNS |
| ICAO code | YBCS |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 10,489 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 16.8789° S, 145.7495° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: https://www.cairnsairport.com.au/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
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- Great Barrier Reef · Australia · 33.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Cairns International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Barron Gorge National Park · Australia · 6.9 miles away
- Kuranda National Park · Australia · 12.6 miles away
- Grey Peaks National Park · Australia · 13.0 miles away
- Davies Creek National Park · Australia · 14.3 miles away
- Fitzroy Island National Park · Australia · 16.4 miles away
- Green Island National Park · Australia · 17.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Cairns International Airport?
Cairns International Airport — its IATA code is CNS and its ICAO code is YBCS.
Where is Cairns International Airport located?
Cairns International Airport serves Cairns, Australia. Its coordinates are 16.8789° S, 145.7495° E.
How high is Cairns International Airport?
Cairns International Airport sits at 10 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26904
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairns_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.