Ceduna Airport — , Australia
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Distance & flight time from CED
Ceduna Airport
Ceduna Airport sits at the eastern edge of the Nullarbor Plain, marking the last significant settlement travelers pass before the long, treeless drive or flight across South Australia toward Western Australia along the Great Australian Bight. CED serves a farming and oyster-aquaculture community, with the surrounding waters supporting one of Australia's notable oyster industries alongside grain farming inland. The Royal Flying Doctor Service uses the airfield regularly given the vast, sparsely populated distances separating Ceduna from major hospitals in Adelaide, several hundred kilometers to the southeast. Regional airlines maintain scheduled turboprop service linking the town to the South Australian capital for both residents and the area's growing tourism trade.
Runways at Ceduna Airport (CED)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5709 ft (1740 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 17/35 | 3327 ft (1014 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | GVL |
Radio frequencies for Ceduna Airport (CED)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 122.1 MHz |
Airports near Ceduna Airport (CED)
- Cleve Airport (CVC) — 314.5 km (195.4 mi)
- Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) — 341.0 km (211.9 mi)
- Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) — 357.2 km (222.0 mi)
- Whyalla Airport (WYA) — 371.0 km (230.5 mi)
- Port Augusta Airport (PUG) — 378.8 km (235.4 mi)
- Port Pirie Airport (PPI) — 419.5 km (260.7 mi)
- Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) — 479.0 km (297.6 mi)
- Marree Airport (RRE) — 497.9 km (309.4 mi)
Ceduna lies on South Australia's far west coast at the edge of the Nullarbor Plain, about 780 km from Adelaide; CED's runway is sealed and serves as a key Royal Flying Doctor Service base.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Ceduna Airport?
The IATA code for Ceduna Airport is CED.
What is the ICAO code for Ceduna Airport?
The ICAO code for Ceduna Airport is YCDU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.