Coen Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
CUQ
ICAO Code
YCOE
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Coen Airport is a small regional airfield in northern Queensland (Cape York region) serving the town of Coen and nearby remote communities. It handles low passenger volumes and is mainly used for charter, medevac and regional services.

The airport layout is simple: a single small terminal building with direct apron access and minimal on-site services.

Coen Airport
Elevation: 162 m
-13.7611, 143.1133

Terminal Guide for Coen Airport #

A single basic terminal serves all passenger movements. Expect a small check-in area, a limited waiting room and direct boarding on the apron; there are no concourses or jetbridges.

Getting to and From Coen Airport #

Road access is the primary way to reach Coen town and surrounding settlements.

  • Car / taxi: Short drives to Coen township; local transfers are the norm.
  • Rental car: Limited availability-arrange ahead if needed.
  • Public transit: No regular public transport; travel is by private vehicle or arranged transfer.
  • Ride-share: Not available in this remote region.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Coen Airport #

Facilities are minimal and designed for short regional operations.

  • Lounges: None.
  • Food & drink: No terminal restaurants; bring provisions.
  • Wi‑Fi: Generally not provided; mobile reception varies.
  • Charging: Few or no public charging points.
  • Luggage: Basic handling only.
  • Accessibility: Basic access; inform the operator if assistance is needed.

Tips for Coen Airport #

  • Expect minimal passenger services - bring water and supplies for waits.
  • Charter and general aviation dominate operations; scheduled commercial flights are infrequent.
  • Road access is the primary option - suitable 4x4 or local transfer may be required depending on season.

Weather & Climate near Coen Airport #

Climate

Coen Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in December) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 17°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1315 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (318 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

318 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (326 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

326 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

March

March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (257 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

257 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.

94 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 32°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall.

84 Excellent

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

December

December is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (204 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 34°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

204 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight