What does CNS stand for?

CNS is the IATA code for Cairns International Airport (ICAO YBCS) in Cairns, QLD, Australia.

Where is Cairns International Airport?

Cairns International Airport is located in Cairns, QLD, Australia.

Does Cairns International Airport have commercial airline service?

Yes — Cairns International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.

What is the elevation of Cairns International Airport?

Cairns International Airport sits at 10 ft above sea level.

What timezone is Cairns International Airport in?

Cairns International Airport operates on Australia/Brisbane.

Cairns International Airport

Q: What is YBCS airport?

YBCS is the ICAO code for Cairns International Airport (IATA CNS), located in Cairns, QLD, Australia.

YBCSCNSCairns, QLD, Australia·Medium Airport

YBCS is the ICAO code for Cairns International Airport (IATA CNS), located in Cairns, QLD, Australia.

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Airport guide

Cairns Airport (YBCS) sits 4 miles north of Cairns, in tropical north Queensland, Australia. The two runways (10,500 ft, 4,921 ft) handle every current business jet. Field elevation 10 ft, no density-altitude concerns. Cairns is the structural Great Barrier Reef + Daintree Rainforest gateway — Qualia (Hamilton Island via boat / connecting flight), plus the broader Port Douglas corridor (60 min north). Heavy Asian + European reef-diving + cruise charter flow. Ground time to downtown Cairns is 5 minutes; Port Douglas is 60.

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