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Carnarvon Airport.
Carnarvon, Australia · 13 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
45 ratings
0
Operators based
13
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#20 / 168
Australia airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 45 Google ratings , ranked against 168 rated Australia fields.
61 nm
To the nearest alternate
Shark Bay Airport (MJK).
Overview
Carnarvon Airport (YCAR / CVQ) sits in Carnarvon, Australia, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 13 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list CVQ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Shark Bay Airport (MJK, 61 nm), Learmonth Airport (LEA, 161 nm), and Eliwana (WHB, 230 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,509-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from CVQ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CVQ to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
YCAR
IATA
CVQ
FAA / Local
YCAR
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
24.8843° S · 113.6664° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Australia fields
state range 7–4,260 ft
At 13 ft, CVQ sits lower than 96% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,509 ft
- 04/225,509 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/363,740 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,509 ft
CVQ's 5,509 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 61nmMJKShark Bay AirportDenham
- 161nmLEALearmonth AirportExmouth
- 230nmWHBEliwana
- 241nmGETGeraldton AirportMoonyoonooka
- 246nmPBOParaburdoo AirportParaburdoo
- 284nmMKRMeekatharra Airport
Location
Open the full mapYCAR · Carnarvon Airport · Carnarvon, Australia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CVQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,850 nm | 14h 0m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,883 nm | 16h 24m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,852 nm | 18h 40m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 7,875 nm | 18h 43m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 8,056 nm | 19h 8m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 8,222 nm | 19h 31m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 8,347 nm | 19h 49m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 8,371 nm | 19h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CVQ?
- Carnarvon Airport's longest paved runway is 5,509 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CVQ?
- Carnarvon Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,509 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CVQ?
- The closest alternate is Shark Bay Airport (MJK), about 61 nm away, followed by Learmonth Airport (LEA) at 161 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CVQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 14h 0m (5,850 nm), Anchorage about 16h 24m (6,883 nm), Seattle about 18h 40m (7,852 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.