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Medium airportScheduled service

Coober Pedy Airport

IATA CPDICAO YCBP🇦🇺 Coober Pedy
Coordinates
29.0383°S, 134.7222°E
Elevation
740 ft (226 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-SA
Time zone
Adelaide(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
5.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:58
Sunrise
07:24
Sunset
17:51
Civil dusk
18:17

About 10h 28m 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 Coober Pedy Airport

Coober Pedy Airport serves the opal mining town of Coober Pedy in outback South Australia. It is located southwest of the township. The airfield, which was renamed Redstone Airport in-game, was featured in the 2016 racing video game Forza Horizon 3 on the Xbox One and is often used for drag races.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YCBP

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 224,685 ft / 1,428 m98 ftPerLightedOpen
14 / 322,720 ft / 829 m98 ftGrsLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR120.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE AClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlledFL125FL245
COOBER PEDY SA (YCBP) CERTSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle676 ft
Obstacle673 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Coober Pedy Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Coober Pedy Airport?

The ICAO code for Coober Pedy Airport is YCBP, and its IATA code is CPD.

Where is Coober Pedy Airport located?

Coober Pedy Airport is medium airport located in Coober Pedy, Australia, at an elevation of 740 ft (226 m).

How many runways does Coober Pedy Airport have?

Coober Pedy Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,685 ft / 1,428 m.

Which airlines fly to Coober Pedy Airport?

Airlines historically serving Coober Pedy Airport include Regional Express (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Coober Pedy Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Coober Pedy Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Coober Pedy Airport in?

Coober Pedy Airport is in the Australia/Adelaide time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Coober Pedy Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Coober Pedy Airport is approximately 5.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Coober Pedy Airport?

The nearest airport to Coober Pedy Airport is Manguri Airport (YMAI), about 17.6 nm to the w, followed by Mabel Creek Station Airport and Mount Clarence Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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