About Sunshine Coast Airport
Sunshine Coast gateway — Noosa, Mooloolaba, Hinterland and Glass House Mountains. Newer single-terminal layout opened 2020 with longer runway.
Getting There
By shuttle
Coast-to-Coast and Con-x-ion shuttles to Sunshine Coast hotels and Brisbane. Pre-book online.
By car
Sunshine Motorway connects directly to Mooloolaba (15 minutes), Noosa (30 minutes), Brisbane (90 minutes via M1).
By taxi & rideshare
Taxi to Mooloolaba: $30–$40, 20 minutes. To Noosa: $80–$100, 35 minutes. Uber available.
Hire car for Sunshine Coast and Hinterland
Most major hire companies at the terminal. Glass House Mountains 30 minutes south, Eumundi markets Wednesday and Saturday.
Transfers
Parking
Airport Layout
Runway configuration and terminal area for Sunshine Coast Airport.
Runways
1 runway • longest 2,800m • Narrow-body capable (e.g. Boeing 737, Airbus A320)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Headings | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,800 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 142° / 322° | Yes |
Security & screening at Australian airports
Recommended arrival times
- Domestic flights: arrive 60 minutes before departure
- International flights: arrive 2–3 hours before departure (longer for first-time international travellers)
What you can carry on
- Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs): containers up to 100ml for international flights, all in a single transparent 1L resealable bag. Domestic flights have no LAG restrictions on most airlines.
- Lithium batteries (in personal devices): allowed in carry-on only. Spare batteries up to 100Wh permitted in carry-on; batteries over 160Wh prohibited.
- Sharp items including scissors with blades over 6cm, knives, and tools must be packed in checked baggage.
Prohibited items
- Firearms (require declaration and approval)
- Explosives, flammable liquids, compressed gases
- Pepper spray, mace, tear gas
- Self-defence weapons including knuckle dusters
Full list: ABF prohibited items
International arrivals — biosecurity
Australia has strict biosecurity laws. Declare all food, plant material, animal products, soil, wooden items, and outdoor equipment on your Incoming Passenger Card. Fines start at AUD $626 and undeclared prohibited items can result in penalties up to $660,000 or visa cancellation. When in doubt, declare it.
Useful links
- Smart Traveller (DFAT) — travel advisories
- Australian Border Force — customs and biosecurity
- Aviation Security (Department of Infrastructure)
Nearby Attractions
Quick Facts
Stay connected on arrival — Airalo eSIM
Skip airport SIM kiosks — install Airalo before you fly and activate the moment you land.
Scan to install on your phone
Quick Stats
- Class
- major regional
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,800 m
- Max aircraft
- Narrow-body capable
- Elevation
- 5 m
- Annual passengers
- 1.5M(2022)
- Opened
- 1959
At a Glance
Airport Codes
- IATA
- MCY
- ICAO
- YBMC
Location
- City
- Maroochydore
- State
- Queensland
- Timezone
- Brisbane
Plan Your Visit
- Best Time
- Apr-Oct for warm dry weather. School holidays (Jul, Sep, Dec-Jan) bring Sunshine Coast crowds — book accommodation early.
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Nearby
Campsites(5)
Trails(3)
Attractions(4)
Toilets(3)
Groceries(5)
Fuel(5)
Dump Points(5)
Maroochydore Sewerage Works Dump Point
Free · 6.3km
Maroochydore Caravan Dump Point
caravan-park · 6.4km
Nambour Dump Point
Free · 11.2km
Caloundra West Tourist Information Centre
Free · 21.8km
Mapleton Lilponds Caravan Park
caravan-park · 22.7km
Pubs(5)
Fast Food(5)
Golf Courses(5)
Weigh Stations(3)
State Forests(5)
National Parks(5)
Mudjimba Esplanade Bushland Conservation Reserve
Conservation Park · 0.8km
Mount Coolum National Park
Nature Reserve · 2.4km
Maroochy Fish Habitat Area
Nature Reserve · 2.8km
Maroochy River Conservation Park
Conservation Park · 3.2km
Lumeah Drive Bushland Conservation Reserve
Conservation Park · 3.5km