Canberra International Airport

Continent: Oceania Country: Australia Region: Australian Capital Territory
Canberra International Airport
Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
IATA code CBR
ICAO code YSCB
Airport type Commercial
Website http://www.canberraairport.com.au
Overview map Google Maps
Communications
Tower 118.7
Ground 121.7
Clearance
Approach 124.5
Departure124.5
ATIS 127.45


Official Spotting Locations

There is no official spotting location at Canberra Airport.

Other Spotting Locations

Majura Park Shopping Centre Carpark

The area which most spotters use is the large carpark next to the Majura Park Shopping Centre. This area gives you a great view of both runways, the General Aviation area, the Domestic and International Terminal and RAAF Establishment Fairbairn.

Brindabella Business Park Carpark

Another popular spot at Canberra Airport is the two story carpark at the Brindabella Business park. The best time for this spot in the afternoon when runway 35 is in use. The top floor of the carpark gives you a great view of arrivals on runway 35 as it is close to the touch down markers. This carpark is paid parking but is cheap compared to other airports around Australia.

Locations to Avoid

Pialligo Avenue, Runway 35 approach

The road is a No Stopping area for vehicles. You may be able to park further away and walk to the location. During high profile flights (eg arrival of foreign dignatories) police will not allow you to be in this location.

The area on the southern side of the road is owned by Canberra Airport and security guards patrol this area.

Regular Traffic

Domestic

  • Qantas (Boeing 737-800)
  • Qantaslink (de Havilland Canada Dash 8 200/300/Q400, Boeing 717-200, Embraer E190)
  • Virgin Australia (Boeing 737-800)
  • FlyPelican (Jetstream 32)
  • Link Airways (Saab 340B Plus)
  • Alliance Airlines (Fokker 100, Embraer E190)
  • Jetstar (Airbus A320)
  • Rex (Boeing 737-800)

International

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are no current international flights from Canberra Airport.

Cargo

  • Jetcraft Aviaton (Fairchild Metro III)

VIP

  • Royal Australian Air Force (Boeing 737-700 BBJ, Dassault Falcon 7X, Airbus KC-30A VIP config)

Military

The following military aircraft regularly visit RAAF Establishment Fairbairn:

  • Royal Australian Air Force (Boeing C-17 Globemaster, Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules, Alenia C-27J Spartan, Airbus KC-30A, Boeing E-7A Wedgetail)
  • Australian Army and Royal Australian Navy (Airbus MRH90 Taipan, Airbus AS350 Squirrel)

Military aircraft often use Canberra Airport for approach and diversion training and it is not unusual to see these during weekdays.

Facilities and Transportation

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