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Small airport

Childers Airport

ICAO YCDS
Coordinates
25.2531°S, 152.3354°E
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
10.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
17:39
Civil dusk
18:03

About 11h 35m 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 Childers Airport

Childers Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YCDS). It has 1 runway, the longest 3,280 ft / 1,000 m. It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Pacific Haven Airport (YPAC), about 11.3 nm to the e.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

YCDS
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NOTAMs

YCDS

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
10 / 283,280 ft / 1,000 mNUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF124.100 MHz
MISCMISC119.400 MHz
MISCMISC125.300 MHz

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY B1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245

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 Childers Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Childers Airport?

The ICAO code for Childers Airport is YCDS.

Where is Childers Airport located?

Childers Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Childers Airport have?

Childers Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,280 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Childers Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Childers Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Childers Airport is approximately 10.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Childers Airport?

The nearest airport to Childers Airport is Pacific Haven Airport (YPAC), about 11.3 nm to the e, followed by North Gregory/Elliott Field and Aquila Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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