
International hub · West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- Coordinates
- 12°12′S 96°50′E
- Local time
- Indian/Cocos
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Field information
YPCC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands (YPCC/CCK) has one runway, 15/33, 7,999 ft (2,438 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YPCC, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Indian/Cocos
Country
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
CC
Municipality
West Island
Elevation
10 ft
Position
-12.1922, 96.8341
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · YPCC
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 7,999 ft (2,438 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YPCC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Cocos (Keeling) Islands (YPCC / CCK) in West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YPCC 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 YPCC
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Applicable permit lead times for Cocos (Keeling) Islands 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at YPCC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YPCC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YPCC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YPCC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YPCC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YPCC: 12° 11′ 32″ S 96° 50′ 3″ E; elevation 10 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in West Island
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into West Island. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YPCC.
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Cargo Operations at YPCC
Support for freighter operations into YPCC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YPCC sits in the network
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Operating into YPCC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Cocos (Keeling) Islands — one desk for the whole trip.