Small airport

Fortescue River Airport

ICAO YFCU

Coordinates

21.3000°S, 116.1330°E

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-WA

Time zone

Perth(UTC+08:00)

Magnetic variation

0.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:29

Sunrise

06:53

Sunset

17:52

Civil dusk

18:16

About 11h 0m 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 Fortescue River Airport

Fortescue River Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YFCU). It observes Australia/Perth local time. The nearest airport is Mardi Station Airport (YMDZ), about 11 nm to the wnw.

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

Live weather

YFCU

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Map

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Radio frequencies (3)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	125.400 MHz
MISC	MISC	119.600 MHz
MISC	MISC	134.200 MHz

Airspace in this area(9)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
PERTH CTA A	Class A	CTA	FL180	FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY C	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
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
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE C	Class E	Controlled	GND	6000 ft MSL

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

Nearby airports

Mardi Station AirportYMDZ

11 nm WNW (299°)

Compressor station airfieldAU-0601

13.5 nm SW (230°)

Cape Preston AirportYCPR

20.9 nm NNE (22°)

Pannawonica AirportYPNW

22.3 nm SSE (152°)

Red Hill Station AirportYRHL

40.4 nm S (186°)

Barrow Island AirportBWB

48.4 nm WNW (303°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fortescue River Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fortescue River Airport?

The ICAO code for Fortescue River Airport is YFCU.

Where is Fortescue River Airport located?

Fortescue River Airport is small airport located in Australia.

What time zone is Fortescue River Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Fortescue River Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fortescue River Airport is approximately 0.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fortescue River Airport?

The nearest airport to Fortescue River Airport is Mardi Station Airport (YMDZ), about 11 nm to the wnw, followed by Compressor station airfield and Cape Preston Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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