Medium airport · Canberra, Australia
Canberra Airport
Located approximately 8 km (5.0 mi) from the city centre, within the North Canberra district, it is the ninth-busiest airport in Australia. Its IATA code is CBR. Its ICAO code is YSCB. It has 2 runways, longest 10,771 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,886 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Canberra, Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CBR |
| ICAO code | YSCB |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 10,771 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,886 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 35.3069° S, 149.1950° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Canberra Airport is known for
Located approximately 8 km (5.0 mi) from the city centre, within the North Canberra district, it is the ninth-busiest airport in Australia.
History
Major redevelopment work completed in 2013 included the demolition of the old terminal, replacing it with a new facility designed to handle up to eight million passengers annually.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Canberra Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Brindabella National Park · Australia · 22.7 miles away
- Namadgi National Park · Australia · 28.4 miles away
- Tallaganda National Park · Australia · 34.2 miles away
- Budawang National Park · Australia · 47.3 miles away
- Monga National Park · Australia · 50.1 miles away
- Deua National Park · Australia · 52.4 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Canberra Airport?
Located approximately 8 km (5.0 mi) from the city centre, within the North Canberra district, it is the ninth-busiest airport in Australia.
What is the airport code for Canberra Airport?
Canberra Airport — its IATA code is CBR and its ICAO code is YSCB.
Where is Canberra Airport located?
Canberra Airport serves Canberra, Australia. Its coordinates are 35.3069° S, 149.1950° E.
What is the history of Canberra Airport?
Major redevelopment work completed in 2013 included the demolition of the old terminal, replacing it with a new facility designed to handle up to eight million passengers annually.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27131
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canberra_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.