Coonamble Airport — , Australia
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Distance & flight time from CNB
Coonamble Airport
Coonamble Airport, identified by the code CNB, provides the principal air link for a wheat, wool, and cotton-growing district in the Castlereagh River valley of northwestern New South Wales. Owned and operated by the local shire council, the field mainly handles charter flights, aerial agriculture work, and Royal Flying Doctor Service visits that bring medical care to a sparsely populated stretch of the state's central west. Coonamble itself sits roughly 500 kilometers from Sydney along the Castlereagh Highway, far enough from major hospitals that emergency air retrievals remain an essential lifeline for the district. One sealed runway handles the light aircraft and occasional charter turboprops that make up most traffic, while unsealed strips nearby support agricultural spraying during growing seasons.
Runways at Coonamble Airport (CNB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5010 ft (1527 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 12/30 | 1903 ft (580 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | GRS |
Radio frequencies for Coonamble Airport (CNB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 127.1 MHz |
Airports near Coonamble Airport (CNB)
- Coonabarabran Airport (COJ) — 93.2 km (57.9 mi)
- Walgett Airport (WGE) — 108.2 km (67.2 mi)
- Narromine Airport (QRM) — 137.9 km (85.7 mi)
- Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) — 138.7 km (86.2 mi)
- Narrabri Airport (NAA) — 156.9 km (97.5 mi)
- Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) — 174.2 km (108.2 mi)
- Gunnedah Airport (GUH) — 178.4 km (110.9 mi)
- Brewarrina Airport (BWQ) — 186.9 km (116.1 mi)
CNB's runway lies just outside Coonamble township, a rural service center for surrounding sheep and grain properties, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service uses the strip regularly, since the closest major hospitals sit several hours away by road.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Coonamble Airport?
The IATA code for Coonamble Airport is CNB.
What is the ICAO code for Coonamble Airport?
The ICAO code for Coonamble Airport is YCNM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.