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Daintree Airport

ICAO YCBY
Coordinates
16.2193°S, 145.4247°E
Elevation
25 ft (8 m)
Type
Closed
Region
AU-QLD

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
20:06
Sunrise
20:27
Sunset
08:13
Civil dusk
08:35

About 11h 45m 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 Daintree Airport

Daintree Airport

Cow Bay is a coastal locality in the Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Cow Bay had a population of 220 people.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

YCBY

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 213,937 ft / 1,200 mGUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF121.200 MHz
MISCMISC119.500 MHz

Airspace in this area(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CAIRNS CTA C9Class CCTAFL125FL180
CAIRNS CTA C7Class CCTA6500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
CAIRNS CTA C8Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY BClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY CClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245

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

What is the ICAO code for Daintree Airport?

The ICAO code for Daintree Airport is YCBY.

Where is Daintree Airport located?

Daintree Airport is closed located in Australia, at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Daintree Airport have?

Daintree Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,937 ft / 1,200 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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