Small airport

Cape Preston Airport

ICAO YCPR🇦🇺 Cape Preston

Coordinates

20.9772°S, 116.2750°E

Elevation

77 ft (23 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-WA

Time zone

Perth(UTC+08:00)

Magnetic variation

0.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:28

Sunrise

06:51

Sunset

17:52

Civil dusk

18:16

About 11h 1m 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 Preston Airport

Cape Preston Airport is a small airport in Cape Preston, Australia (ICAO YCPR). It sits at an elevation of 77 ft (23 m). It observes Australia/Perth local time. The nearest airport is Fortescue River Airport (YFCU), about 20.9 nm to the ssw.

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

Live weather

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Map

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(13)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
PERTH CTA A	Class A	CTA	FL180	FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
KARRATHA CTA D3	Class D	CTA	2500 ft MSL	3500 ft MSL
KARRATHA CTA D4	Class D	CTA	3500 ft MSL	5500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CENTRE C	Class E	Controlled	GND	6000 ft MSL
KARRATHA CTA E4	Class E	Controlled	FL115	FL125
KARRATHA CTA E3	Class E	Controlled	8500 ft MSL	FL115
KARRATHA CTA E2	Class E	Controlled	6500 ft MSL	8500 ft MSL
KARRATHA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	5500 ft MSL	6500 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY C	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
CAPE PRESTON	Special use	RMZ	GND	FL999

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

Nearby airports

Fortescue River AirportYFCU

20.9 nm SSW (202°)

Mardi Station AirportYMDZ

22.4 nm SW (231°)

Karratha AirportKTA

32.2 nm ENE (60°)

Compressor station airfieldAU-0601

33.5 nm SSW (213°)

Pannawonica AirportYPNW

39.2 nm S (176°)

Barrow Island AirportBWB

49.2 nm W (278°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cape Preston Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cape Preston Airport?

The ICAO code for Cape Preston Airport is YCPR.

Where is Cape Preston Airport located?

Cape Preston Airport is small airport located in Cape Preston, Australia, at an elevation of 77 ft (23 m).

What time zone is Cape Preston Airport in?

Cape Preston Airport is in the Australia/Perth time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cape Preston Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cape Preston Airport is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cape Preston Airport?

The nearest airport to Cape Preston Airport is Fortescue River Airport (YFCU), about 20.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Mardi Station Airport and Karratha Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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