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Small airport

Ceres Airport

ICAO YCES
Coordinates
38.1483°S, 144.2580°E
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-VIC
Time zone
Melbourne(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:07
Sunrise
07:36
Sunset
17:23
Civil dusk
17:52

About 9h 47m 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 Ceres Airport

Ceres Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YCES). It has 1 runway, the longest 2,706 ft / 825 m. It observes Australia/Melbourne local time. The nearest airport is Gnarwarre Airstrip (YGNE), about 7.2 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

YCES

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 362,706 ft / 825 mGUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF119.600 MHz
MISCMISC125.700 MHz
MISCMISC122.300 MHz
MISCMISC120.300 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE CTA C5Class CCTA4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
MELBOURNE CTA C7NClass CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND8500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY DClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CENTRE BClass EControlledGND8500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125
EAST COAST CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125

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
Miramar Geelong233 ft43 ft
Obstacle26 ft
Obstacle46 ft
Obstacle59 ft
Obstacle56 ft
Obstacle69 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ceres Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ceres Airport?

The ICAO code for Ceres Airport is YCES.

Where is Ceres Airport located?

Ceres Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Ceres Airport have?

Ceres Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,706 ft / 825 m.

What time zone is Ceres Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ceres Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ceres Airport is approximately 11.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ceres Airport?

The nearest airport to Ceres Airport is Gnarwarre Airstrip (YGNE), about 7.2 nm to the w, followed by Mount Duneed Airfield and Lovely Banks Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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