Fortescue River Airport
Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)
About 12h 32m 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
YFCUNOTAMs
YFCUReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
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
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fortescue River Airport.
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.