Cairns Airport Code: CNS / YBCS

What is the Cairns airport code?

The airport code for Cairns International Airport is CNS. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code YBCS, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 290 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code YBCS begins with Y, the prefix ICAO assigns to Australia.

Where is CNS?

Cairns International Airport serves Cairns, Australia. It is close to sea level at 10 ft (3 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at CNS

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,489 ft (3.20 km), designated 15/33.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Cairns?

The IATA airport code for Cairns International Airport in Cairns is CNS. Its ICAO code is YBCS.

What is the 3-letter code for Cairns?

The 3-letter IATA code for Cairns International Airport in Cairns is CNS.

What airport is CNS?

CNS is Cairns International Airport, located in Cairns, Australia.

What country is CNS in?

CNS (Cairns International Airport) is in Australia.

Where is CNS airport located?

Cairns International Airport (CNS) is in Cairns, Australia, at coordinates -16.87892, 145.74948.

What is the ICAO code for Cairns International Airport?

The ICAO code for Cairns International Airport is YBCS. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code CNS.

What is the difference between CNS and YBCS?

CNS is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. YBCS is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Cairns International Airport.

Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Australia and the wider region:

Popular routes from CNS

Distance and typical flight time from Cairns International Airport to other airports it connects with:

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