
Regional airport · Canberra, Australia
Canberra
- Elevation
- 1,886 ft
- Coordinates
- 35°18′S 149°12′E
- Local time
- Australia/Sydney
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
YSCB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Canberra (YSCB/CBR) has 2 runways; the longest, 17/35, is 10,771 ft (3,283 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YSCB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Australia/Sydney
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Canberra
Elevation
1,886 ft
Position
-35.3069, 149.1950
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · YSCB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 10,771 ft (3,283 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 12/30 | 5,509 ft (1,679 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YSCB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Canberra (YSCB / CBR) in Canberra, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YSCB is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YSCB
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at YSCB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YSCB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YSCB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YSCB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YSCB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YSCB: 35° 18′ 25″ S 149° 11′ 42″ E; elevation 1886 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Canberra
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Canberra. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YSCB.
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Cargo Operations at YSCB
Support for freighter operations into YSCB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YSCB sits in the network
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Operating into YSCB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Canberra — one desk for the whole trip.