Gateway to the Warrumbungle region and Siding Spring Observatory.
Location
Coonabarabran, Australia
Coonabarabran Airport (IATA: COJ, ICAO: YCBB) is a regional airport serving the town of Coonabarabran in north-central New South Wales, Australia. It sits on the edge of a notable astronomical region, close to Siding Spring Observatory, one of Australia's premier optical telescope facilities.
The airport provides essential air access to the Warrumbungle Shire, a rural area with limited overland transport options. It is a small general aviation facility with limited scheduled services, primarily serving charter and private aircraft operations as well as occasional regional airline connections.
Terminals
The airport has a basic single terminal facility suited to small regional and general aviation traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Coonabarabran town centre is primarily by private vehicle or pre-arranged hire, as no regular public bus service operates on the route.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 5 km from the Coonabarabran town centre in New South Wales.
- ›Situated near Siding Spring Observatory, making it a point of access for astronomical researchers.
- ›The surrounding Warrumbungle National Park is Australia's only Dark Sky Park, attracting stargazers.
- ›The airport primarily handles general aviation, charter, and Royal Flying Doctor Service operations.
- ›Coonabarabran is known as the 'Astronomy Capital of Australia', reflected in the airport's regional significance.
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