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Small airport

Cape Don Airport

ICAO YCPD
Coordinates
11.2983°S, 131.8270°E
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Darwin(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
2.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:27
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
18:41
Civil dusk
19:02

About 11h 52m 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 Cape Don Airport

Cape Don Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YCPD). It has 1 runway, the longest 3,608 ft / 1,100 m. It observes Australia/Darwin local time. The nearest airport is Vashon Head Airport (YVSH), about 13 nm to the ne.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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
16 / 343,608 ft / 1,100 mXUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF124.100 MHz
MISCMISC120.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DARWIN CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL180
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL180FL245
DARWIN CTA E3Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL180FL245
R230E DARWINSpecial useRestricted5000 ft MSLFL999
R230B DARWINSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999

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 Cape Don Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cape Don Airport?

The ICAO code for Cape Don Airport is YCPD.

Where is Cape Don Airport located?

Cape Don Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Cape Don Airport have?

Cape Don Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,608 ft / 1,100 m.

What time zone is Cape Don Airport in?

Cape Don Airport is in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Cape Don Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cape Don Airport is approximately 2.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cape Don Airport?

The nearest airport to Cape Don Airport is Vashon Head Airport (YVSH), about 13 nm to the ne, followed by Smith Point Airport and Croker Island Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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