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Cairns International Airport

Large International Airport · Cairns, QLD, Australia

Conditions are good for visual flight at Cairns International Airport. It's 68°F with 94% humidity. Winds from 150° at 14 kt. Cloud ceiling 3,200 ft.

ICAOYBCSIATACNS
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+10--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation10ft3 m
Longest runway10,489ft3,197 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates-16.88, 145.7516°52'44.1"S 145°44'58.1"E
ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

5 min ago
68°F20°C · Dew 66°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW150° @ 14 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • Ceiling3,200 ft AGL
  • Humidity94%
  • Altimeter30.12 inHg
  • Pressure1020 hPa
  • GustsNone
Few 1,900′Scattered 2,600′Broken 3,200′

Conditions are good for visual flight at Cairns International Airport. It's 68°F with 94% humidity. Winds from 150° at 14 kt. Cloud ceiling 3,200 ft.

METAR observation

Live
RAWSPECI YBCS 281942Z AUTO 15014KT 9999 -SHRA FEW019 SCT026 BKN032 20/19 Q1020
Decoded — plain language
Wind150° @ 14 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature68°F / 20°C
Dew point66°F · 94% RH
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Ceiling3,200 ft AGL
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyFew 1,900′, Scattered 2,600′, Broken 3,200′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 19:42Z·Cairns Intl, QL, AU·5 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 18:00Z – Tue 18:00Z
  1. InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Mon 23:00Z
    VFRWind160° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,600′WeatherLight rain showers
    Now
  2. FromMon 23:00Zuntil Tue 03:00Z
    VFRWind130° @ 17 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 2,200′WeatherLight rain showers
  3. FromTue 03:00Zuntil Tue 09:00Z
    VFRWind130° @ 16 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 3,500′WeatherNo significant weather
  4. FromTue 09:00Zuntil Tue 14:00Z
    VFRWind150° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 3,000′
  5. FromTue 14:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
    VFRWind150° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,200′WeatherLight rain showers
  6. TemporaryMon 18:00Zuntil Mon 22:00Z
    IFRWind130° @ 20 G30 ktVis1.9 smSkyBroken 1,200′WeatherRain showers
    Now
  7. TemporaryMon 22:00Zuntil Tue 03:00Z
    MVFRWind130° @ 20 G30 ktVis3.1 smSkyBroken 1,500′WeatherRain showers
RAWTAF YBCS 281715Z 2818/2918 16010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT016 FM282300 13017KT 9999 -SHRA SCT022 FM290300 13016KT 9999 NSW SCT035 FM290900 15010KT 9999 SCT030 FM291400 15010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT012 INTER 2818/2822 13020G30KT 3000 SHRA BKN012 INTER 2822/2903 13020G30KT 5000 SHRA BKN015

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:15Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

15/33
NESW
15
Headwind14 kt
Crosswind1 kt from L
★ Best
33
Tailwind14 kt
Crosswind1 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

1 total
15/33◐ lit
10,489 ft3,197 × 148 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

5 listed
ATIS113.00
Clearance121.70CLNC DEL
Ground121.70
Tower124.90
Approach118.40APP/DEP
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
CS
CairnsVOR-DME
113.00 MHz1.8 NM350° N
CS
CairnsNDB
364 kHz2.1 NM338° N
BIB
BiboohraVOR
112.30 MHz19.5 NM263° W

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point