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Cecil Plains Airfield

ICAO AU-0618
Coordinates
27.4629°S, 151.2093°E
Elevation
1,162 ft (354 m)
Type
Closed
Region
AU-QLD

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
19:49
Sunrise
20:13
Sunset
07:42
Civil dusk
08:05

About 11h 29m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Cecil Plains Airfield

Cecil Plains Airfield

Cecil Plains Airfield, also known as Tipton Airfield or Heavy Bombardment Field No. 2, was a military airfield located in Cecil Plains, Toowoomba Region, Queensland in Australia. It was established in 1942 as one of four inland all-weather airfields intended for bomber usage and remained unoccupied until 1944.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
D621A AMBERLEYSpecial useDangerGND10000 ft MSL
R639A AMBERLEYSpecial useRestricted10000 ft MSLFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cecil Plains Airfield located?

Cecil Plains Airfield is closed located in Australia, at an elevation of 1,162 ft (354 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cecil Plains Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.