International hub · Maroochydore, Australia

Sunshine Coast

YBSUMCY
Elevation
15 ft
Coordinates
26°36′S 153°05′E
Local time
Australia/Brisbane

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Field information

YBSU runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Sunshine Coast (YBSU/MCY) has one runway, 13/31, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YBSU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Australia/Brisbane

  • Country

    Australia

    AU

  • Municipality

    Maroochydore

  • Elevation

    15 ft

  • Position

    -26.5933, 153.0832

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

Runways · YBSU

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
13/319,186 ft (2,800 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at YBSU.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sunshine Coast (YBSU / MCY) in Maroochydore, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YBSU is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at YBSU

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Australia

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Australia. Applicable permit lead times for Australia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Australia are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at YBSU

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at YBSU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at YBSU

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YBSU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to YBSU

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YBSU: 26° 35′ 36″ S 153° 4′ 59″ E; elevation 15 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Maroochydore

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Maroochydore. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YBSU.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at YBSU

    Support for freighter operations into YBSU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where YBSU sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sunshine Coast — one desk for the whole trip.

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