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 |
| Departure | 124.5 |
| 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 Q400, Boeing 717-200)
- Virgin Australia (Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Embraer E190, ATR ATR-72-500/600)
- FlyPelican (Jetstream 32)
- Link Airways (Saab 340B Plus)
- Alliance Airlines (Fokker 100)
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)
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)
- 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.