Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport (CCK) West Island

InformationDetails
Airport nameCocos (Keeling) Islands Airport
IATA codeCCK
ICAO codeYPCC
LocationWest Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia
TerritoryCocos (Keeling) Islands
Airport typePublic airport
OperatorToll Remote Logistics / Toll Global Logistics
Runway15/33
Runway surfaceAsphalt
Runway length2,441 m
ElevationAbout 10 ft / 3 m above sea level
Primary rolePassenger and air-freight gateway for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Official airport websiteCocos (Keeling) Islands Airport official website
WikipediaCocos (Keeling) Islands Airport — Wikipedia

Important airport contact numbers

Contact / purposeNumberNotes
Cocos Islands Airport08 9162 6536Airport contact number published in airport-directory information
Airport emailcocos.airport@tollgroup.comAirport operations/contact email reported for Toll
Qantas customer service13 13 13For Qantas bookings and general Australian customer service
Qantas airport/flight informationSee Qantas airport guideCurrent CCK flights should be verified with Qantas
IOT Department switchboard+61 2 6136 7111Australian Government Department of Infrastructure
Office of the Administrator08 9164 7960Cocos/Christmas Island territory administration
Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands08 9162 6649Local government
Community Resource Centre08 9162 7707Local information/community services

Emergency numbers

Emergency serviceContact
Police / Fire / Ambulance — life-threatening emergency000
Emergency number from an Australian mobile112
Police, Cocos (Keeling) Islands08 9162 6600
Police VHF emergency channelVHF Channel 20
West Island Health Service08 9162 6655
Home Island Health Service08 9162 7609

Terminal information

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport operates as a small, single-airport-terminal facility rather than a large multi-terminal airport complex.

Passenger facilities

  • Passenger departures and arrivals
  • Security screening
  • Wi-Fi / internet
  • Shops and food
  • Airline services
  • Baggage assistance
  • Airport information
  • Car/ground-transport access

Airport runway

Runway featureCCK specification
Runway designation15/33
SurfaceAsphalt
Length2,441 m
ElevationApproximately 10 ft / 3 m
Number of runways1

Useful traveller information

Is Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport international?

CCK is located in an Australian external territory and handles international-territory travel, but it is not comparable to a large international hub such as Sydney or Perth Airport. Immigration, customs and biosecurity arrangements apply according to the itinerary and current Australian Government requirements.

Is there Wi-Fi at CCK?

Yes. The airport’s official website lists Wi-Fi and internet among its airport services.

Are food and shops available?

The official airport website lists shops and food as airport services. Given the airport’s small scale and remote location, travellers should not expect the extensive retail and dining choices found at major Australian airports.

Is baggage assistance available?

Yes. Qantas advises arriving passengers to contact customer-service staff for assistance with delayed, lost or damaged baggage.

Does CCK have multiple passenger terminals?

No. CCK is a small remote airport with a compact passenger facility rather than separately branded Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 buildings.

How early should I arrive?

For Qantas flights, the airline states that airport check-in opens 3 hours before the first Qantas flight and closes 60 minutes before departure.

What is the airport code for Cocos Islands?

The airport codes are:

  • IATA: CCK
  • ICAO: YPCC

Where is CCK Airport located?

It is on West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia, near the island’s principal settlement.

What is the time zone?

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands use Cocos Islands Time (CCT), UTC+6:30.

What currency is used?

The Australian dollar (AUD) is the currency of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

What should I do if there is a medical emergency at the airport?

For an immediate, life-threatening emergency, call 000 and request ambulance, police or fire. For non-life-threatening local medical assistance, the West Island Indian Ocean Territories Health Service number is 08 9162 6655.

What happens during severe weather?

Cocos can experience tropical weather and cyclones. Emergency-management arrangements include warning systems on West Island and at the airport area. During an emergency, follow instructions from local authorities and emergency responders.

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