Australia · Asia-Pacific
Cairns International Airport
YBCS · Cairns. We can arrange support at this airport. Tell our operations desk what the movement needs and we will confirm what is available.
Airport identity
What we hold for this airport
Identity from our global aviation directory. The operational values below were read from the State's own publication, each with its source.
- ICAO
- YBCS
- IATA
- CNS
- City
- Cairns
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Asia-Pacific
- Position
- -16.8789, 145.7495
Source: OurAirports open data (public domain dedication). Identity only.
From the State's publication
Source
- Published by
- Airservices Australia (Aeronautical Information Service)
- Source type
- State authority (CAA, AIP or ministry)
- Last checked
- 2026-09-15
Common questions
What is the ICAO code for Cairns International Airport?
The ICAO code is YBCS.
What is the IATA code for Cairns International Airport?
The IATA code is CNS.
What are the YBCS airport codes?
Cairns International Airport is YBCS by ICAO and CNS by IATA. Operators and flight plans use the ICAO code; tickets and baggage use the IATA code.
Where is YBCS located?
Cairns International Airport serves Cairns.
What are the coordinates of YBCS?
-16.8789, 145.7495. This is the directory position for identifying the aerodrome; operational planning uses the current AIP.
What kind of aerodrome is YBCS?
The global directory classifies YBCS as a large airport. It has scheduled airline service.
What other airports are near YBCS?
Other aerodromes we can arrange support at in this country include YSCB/CBR Canberra Airport, YPAD/ADL Adelaide International Airport, YBBN/BNE Brisbane International Airport, YBRM/BME Broome International Airport.
What we can arrange
Our services at this airport
Contact our 24/7 operations desk to confirm support at this airport.
Flight Permits
Overflight and landing, arranged with the state
ExploreFlight Support
Complete trip planning, coordinated as one movement
ExploreGround Handling
Ramp, passengers and turnaround at the stand
ExploreFuel Provision
Jet A1, JP-8 and 100LL, uplifted where you need it
ExploreAirline Catering
In-flight catering to the standard the cabin expects
ExploreHotel Reservation
Crew and passenger accommodation near the airport
ExploreAircraft Charter
Private charter for individuals and corporations
ExploreSupport at YBCS
Tell us the aircraft, the route and the dates. We will confirm what we can arrange here and what it needs.