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DCN RAAF Base Curtin

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RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) serves Derby. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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Non-stop1
Airlines2
Elevation91 m

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The airport in numbers

RAAF Base Curtin — facts & history

We pulled RAAF Base Curtin's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Opened
1988
38 years ago
Elevation
91 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Royal Australian Air Force

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from RAAF Base Curtin to Derby

Train & bus: Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from RAAF Base Curtin

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Derby ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from RAAF Base Curtin

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air New Zealand · Virgin Australia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at RAAF Base Curtin

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near RAAF Base Curtin

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Derby shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from RAAF Base Curtin to the centre of Derby?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I use a ride app from RAAF Base Curtin?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from RAAF Base Curtin to Derby?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I get from RAAF Base Curtin into town without a car?
Yes. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from RAAF Base Curtin?
About 1 destinations, including Perth. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is RAAF Base Curtin's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on RAAF Base Curtin's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at RAAF Base Curtin?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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