Sunshine Coast Airport
Maroochydore · AustraliaICAO YBMC
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is an airport serving Maroochydore, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 26° 36' 11.9" S, 153° 5' 27.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Brisbane (GMT+10).
Airport Details
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Airlines Operating at MCY
3 active airlines serving Sunshine Coast Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sunshine Coast Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | Brisbane | Australia | 87 km |
| Hervey Bay Airport | HVB | Hervey Bay | Australia | 144 km |
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | Coolangatta | Australia | 178 km |
| Toowoomba Airport | TWB | Toowoomba | Australia | 156 km |
| Lismore Airport | LSY | Lismore | Australia | 247 km |
| Bundaberg Airport | BDB | Bundaberg | Australia | 204 km |
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | BNK | Ballina Byron Bay | Australia | 252 km |
| Grafton Airport | GFN | Grafton | Australia | 350 km |
Other Airports in Australia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 26° 36' 11.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 153° 5' 27.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -26.603300
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 153.091003
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Australia/Brisbane
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 05:56 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 15 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 5 m
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