Cairns International Airport

YBCS / CNS

Cairns, AU

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:00Z
🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
11kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

YBCS 141800Z AUTO 17011KT 9999 // SCT029 SCT036 21/18 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10ft
SCT 2,900ft AGL
SCT 3,600ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,910ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,610ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YBCS 141705Z 1418/1518 17010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 SCT040 FM150000 14014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 BKN040 FM150900 17008KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BKN030 INTER 1500/1518 3000 SHRA BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
00:00Z FM150000
+6h
VFR 140° 14kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
BCS
12 ✈️
30
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
 3,035 ft 60 ft ASP 126°
↑ 7.1kt • ↔ 8.4kt
50° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
 10,489 ft 148 ft ASP 156°
↑ 10.3kt • ↔ 3.8kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cairns International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBCS
IATA Code: CNS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Cairns
Country: AU
Latitude: -16.878921°
Longitude: 145.749480°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-10

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 3,035 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 10,489 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Cairns International Airport

Cairns International Airport (YBCS/CNS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Cairns, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 10 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (12/30, 15/33) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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