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Sunshine Coast Airport

Maroochydore, Australia

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Sunshine Coast Airport

Maroochydore, Australia

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Queensland's Sunshine Coast gateway serving leisure and business travellers.

Opened

1961

Location

Maroochydore, Australia

Sunshine Coast Airport, officially known as Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY/YBSU), is a domestic and international airport located at Marcoola, near Maroochydore on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Australia. It serves as the primary aviation gateway for the Sunshine Coast region, one of Australia's fastest-growing population centres. The airport underwent a major runway extension project completed in 2020, extending the runway to 2,450 metres to accommodate larger aircraft and enable direct international services. This upgrade significantly boosted the airport's capacity and appeal to airlines. Sunshine Coast Airport is owned and operated by Sunshine Coast Council and has seen passenger numbers grow steadily as the region's population and tourism profile expand. It handles both domestic routes to major Australian cities and a growing number of international connections.

Terminals

The airport has a single terminal handling both domestic and international passengers, with separate processing areas for each function.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include shuttle buses, taxis, rideshare services, and car hire connecting the airport to Maroochydore and the broader Sunshine Coast region.

Airlines here

Major carriers operating at Sunshine Coast Airport include Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Air New Zealand.

Notable facts

›The runway was extended to 2,450 metres in 2020, enabling wide-body and long-haul aircraft operations.
›The airport is owned and operated by Sunshine Coast Council rather than a private operator.
›It is located at Marcoola, approximately 10 kilometres north of Maroochydore CBD.
›The runway extension project cost approximately AUD 347 million.
›The airport handles over one million passengers annually in recent years.

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Airlines serving this airport

Jetstar Airways

Air Lithuania

Tiger Airways Australia

V Australia Airlines

Viasa

Virgin Australia

Routes

MCY → MELJQ · 320

MCY → SYDJQ · 320

MCY → MELTT · 320

MCY → MELVA · 73H

MCY → SYDVA · 73H

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A3203 routes 73H2 routes

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Encyclopaedia

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.

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