Carnarvon Airport — Carnarvon, Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe 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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5509 ft (1679 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 18/36 | 3740 ft (1140 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Carnarvon Airport (CVQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 122.1 MHz |
Airports near Carnarvon Airport (CVQ)
- Shark Bay Airport (MJK) — 113.0 km (70.2 mi)
- Learmonth Airport (LEA) — 297.7 km (185.0 mi)
- Eliwana (WHB) — 426.9 km (265.3 mi)
- Geraldton Airport (GET) — 447.0 km (277.8 mi)
- Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) — 455.9 km (283.3 mi)
- Meekatharra Airport (MKR) — 525.2 km (326.3 mi)
- Mount Magnet Airport (MMG) — 549.3 km (341.3 mi)
- Karratha Airport (KTA) — 562.6 km (349.6 mi)
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.