Cobar is located in Cobar, Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -31.540°, 145.790°.

What is the airport code for Cobar?

Its IATA code is CAZ and its ICAO code is YCBA.

What time zone is CAZ in?

Cobar operates on Australia/Sydney local time.

Cobar (CAZ) — airport guide

City served

Cobar

Time zone

Australia/Sydney

Coordinates

-31.540°, 145.790°

Address

Airport Road, Cobar, New South Wales, 2835, Australia

About Cobar

Cobar Airport is a medium airport in Australia serving the outback town of Cobar and the wider surrounding district. Identified by IATA code CAZ and ICAO code YCBA, it provides an important regional air link for travellers heading into western New South Wales. The airport sits at an elevation of 724 feet (221 m), a detail that matters mainly for aviation operations, but for visitors it simply means a practical, straightforward gateway to a remote part of the country where road journeys can otherwise be long.

Terminals and runway snapshot

The main runway, 05/23, is 5,564 feet long, surfaced in asphalt, and lighted, which supports more reliable operations and easier access in lower-light conditions.
A second runway, 17/35, is 2,949 feet long and gives the airport added flexibility depending on aircraft type and wind conditions.
As a medium airport, Cobar Airport is built for regional utility rather than big-terminal scale, so travellers should expect a simpler, less crowded experience.
The airport operates in the Australia/Sydney time zone, useful to remember when checking flight times, transfers, and pickup arrangements.

Overview

Cobar Airport is a medium airport in Australia serving the outback town of Cobar and the wider surrounding district. Identified by IATA code CAZ and ICAO code YCBA, it provides an important regional air link for travellers heading into western New South Wales. The airport sits at an elevation of 724 feet (221 m), a detail that matters mainly for aviation operations, but for visitors it simply means a practical, straightforward gateway to a remote part of the country where road journeys can otherwise be long.

What this means for travellers

For most visitors, Cobar Airport is best understood as a convenient regional arrival point rather than a destination with extensive airport amenities. Its layout and infrastructure are geared toward efficient access, making it a practical option for business trips, local travel, and journeys into the surrounding outback region. Because regional airports can have fewer services and tighter flight schedules than major city hubs, it is wise to confirm ground transport, arrival times, and any onward travel plans before you fly.