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Canberra Airport · Canberra

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,886 ft / 575 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATIS 127.45 MHz (ATIS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Canberra Airport (YSCB), located in Canberra, Australia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,886 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Canberra Airport
ICAO / IATA
YSCB / CBR
Municipality
Canberra
Country
Region
AU-ACT — Australian Capital Territory
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
1,886 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,771 ft / 3,283 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 17 (180°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: I-CC | CRS: 168°
RWY 35 (360°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: I-CB | CRS: 348°
Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,509 ft / 1,679 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 130° / 310°
RWY 12 (130°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (310°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP/DEP EAST Approach/Departure EAST of R35
124.50 MHz
APP/DEP WEST Approach/Departure WEST of R35 (MELBOURNE CNTR)
125.90 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.45 MHz
ATIS/VOR ATIS AH
116.70 MHz
GCCD GND CLNC DEL
121.70 MHz
TWR/CTAF TWR (CTAF AH)
118.70 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026