
General aviation · Caloundra West, Australia
Caloundra
- Elevation
- 12 ft
- Coordinates
- 26°48′S 153°06′E
- Local time
- Australia/Brisbane
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Field information
YCDR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Caloundra (YCDR/CUD) has 2 runways; the longest, 05/23, is 2,608 ft (795 m). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YCDR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Brisbane
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Caloundra
Elevation
12 ft
Position
-26.8034, 153.1050
Runways · YCDR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,608 ft (795 m) | — | — | — |
| 12/30 | 2,608 ft (795 m) | — | — | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YCDR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Caloundra (YCDR / CUD) in Caloundra West, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YCDR is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YCDR
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 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.
- 02
Ground Handling at YCDR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YCDR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at YCDR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YCDR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to YCDR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YCDR: 26° 48′ 12″ S 153° 6′ 18″ E; elevation 12 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Caloundra West
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Caloundra West. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YCDR.
- 06
Cargo Operations at YCDR
Support for freighter operations into YCDR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YCDR sits in the network
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Operating into YCDR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Caloundra — one desk for the whole trip.