Carnarvon Airport — Carnarvon, Australia

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The airport code for Carnarvon Airport (Carnarvon) is CVQ — its ICAO code is YCAR.

Distance & flight time from CVQ

Carnarvon Airport

Carnarvon Airport, using the code CVQ, connects a remote stretch of Western Australia's coast to Perth and other regional centers. The town it serves gained international significance during the Cold War space race, hosting a satellite tracking station that helped relay communications for NASA missions, including elements of the Apollo program. Beyond that historical footnote, Carnarvon's economy revolves around plantation agriculture along the Gascoyne River and a busy fishing and prawning industry, with the airport supporting workers, tourists heading toward Ningaloo Reef, and produce-related logistics rather than large-scale passenger volumes.

Runways at Carnarvon Airport (CVQ)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
04/225509 ft (1679 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP
18/363740 ft (1140 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Carnarvon Airport (CVQ)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.7 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR122.1 MHz

Airports near Carnarvon Airport (CVQ)

CVQ serves Carnarvon on Western Australia's Gascoyne coast, once home to a NASA satellite tracking station, with regular flights linking the town to Perth.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Carnarvon Airport?

The IATA code for Carnarvon Airport is CVQ.

What is the ICAO code for Carnarvon Airport?

The ICAO code for Carnarvon Airport is YCAR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.