Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Canberra International Airport (ICAO: YSCB / IATA: CBR)
Location (City, Country)
Canberra, Australia
Airport Type & Size
• Medium-sized international airport
• Serves Australia’s capital city
• Single 3,283m runway, capable of handling A330, B787
• ~3 million passengers annually (pre-COVID)
• Shared with RAAF Base Fairbairn (military-civil use)
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Adds Australian domestic realism
• Connects to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and New Zealand
• Hosts VIP, government, and military operations
• Ideal for regional and narrow-body operations
• Visually unique modern terminal design
Major Airlines & Routes
• Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Link Airways
• Routes to: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth
• Seasonal international: Singapore (Singapore Airlines), Wellington
Unique Features or Challenges
• Dual-use airport: civilian + military
• Capital city, hosts VIP and government traffic
• Frequent fog and low visibility mornings
• Limited gates, realistic capacity pressure
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Canberra Airport - Wikipedia
