Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Sunshine Coast Airport (ICAO: YBSU / IATA: MCY)
Location (City, Country)
Marcoola, Queensland, Australia
Airport Type & Size
Regional international airport with one extended runway (13/31, 2,450m)
• Serves over 1.2 million passengers/year
• Supports narrow-body jets (B737, A320) and some long-range narrow-bodies (A321XLR)
• International capability with direct flights to New Zealand
• Important tourism gateway to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Unique coastal setting with scenic arrivals and departures
• Mix of domestic and trans-Tasman international flights
• Expanding airport with increasing traffic – new terminal and runway upgrades
• Adds gameplay variety with challenging wind conditions and short apron space
Major Airlines & Routes
• Jetstar, Virgin Australia, QantasLink, Bonza
• Routes to: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Auckland (NZ)
• Seasonal international charters and future expansion planned
Unique Features or Challenges
• Single-runway coastal layout with limited taxiways
• Frequent crosswinds due to ocean proximity
• Compact terminal with limited gates – increases ground management challenge
• Surrounded by environmentally protected areas, limiting expansion
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Sunshine Coast Airport - Wikipedia
