Airport code
MCY — Sunshine Coast Airport
MCY is the IATA code for Sunshine Coast Airport, an airport serving Maroochydore, Australia. Its ICAO code is YBMC, and it operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -26.6033, 153.0910 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).
Overview
About Sunshine Coast Airport
Sunshine Coast Airport is an Australian international airport located in Marcoola, 10 km (6.2 mi) north of Maroochydore, roughly centrally located along the coast of the Sunshine Coast Region. It is approximately 90 km (56 mi) north of centre of Brisbane, within the South East Queensland agglomeration. The airport is owned by Sunshine Coast Council and is the principal and only jet-capable airport serving the urban area of nearly 400,000 residents.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MCY |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YBMC |
| Airport name | Sunshine Coast Airport |
| City | Maroochydore |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -26.6033 |
| Longitude | 153.0910 |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,186 ft (2,800 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Sunshine Coast Airport?
The IATA code for Sunshine Coast Airport is MCY.
What is the ICAO code for Sunshine Coast Airport?
The ICAO code for Sunshine Coast Airport is YBMC.
Where is MCY airport located?
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is located in Maroochydore, Australia.
What time zone is MCY in?
Sunshine Coast Airport operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to MCY?
The nearest airport to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, about 87 km away.
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