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Small airport

Cessnock Airport

IATA CESICAO YCNK
Coordinates
32.7875°S, 151.3420°E
Elevation
210 ft (64 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Sydney(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
12.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:28
Sunrise
06:55
Sunset
17:08
Civil dusk
17:34

About 10h 12m 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 Cessnock Airport

Cessnock Airport is a civil airport located 6 km (4 mi) North of Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YCNK

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 353,600 ft / 1,097 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.650 MHz
FSSBRISBANE CNTR125.700 MHz
PAL119.600 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
SYDNEY CTA C12Class CCTAFL115FL125
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cessnock Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cessnock Airport?

The ICAO code for Cessnock Airport is YCNK, and its IATA code is CES.

Where is Cessnock Airport located?

Cessnock Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 210 ft (64 m).

How many runways does Cessnock Airport have?

Cessnock Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,600 ft / 1,097 m.

What time zone is Cessnock Airport in?

Cessnock Airport is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cessnock Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cessnock Airport is approximately 12.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cessnock Airport?

The nearest airport to Cessnock Airport is Luskintyre Airfield (YLSK), about 8.3 nm to the nne, followed by Maitland Airport and Dochra Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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