Charleville Airport (YBCV)
Medium airport · Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Charleville Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBCV |
| IATA | CTL |
| Elevation | 1,003 ft (306 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 26°24'48" E 146°15'43" -26.41330, 146.26199 |
| Location | Charleville, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 3,501 ft (1067 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Charleville Airport at a glance
Charleville Airport is a medium airport in Charleville, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as CTL. The field elevation of 1,003 ft (306 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBCV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBCV shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Charleville Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cunnamulla Airport | YCMU | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Quilpie Airport | YQLP | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Blackall Airport | YBCK | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Roma Airport | YROM | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Thargomindah Airport | YTGM | 299 km (161 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Charleville Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,003 ft field elevation of Charleville Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Charleville Airport
What is the ICAO code of Charleville Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Charleville Airport is YBCV, and its IATA code is CTL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Charleville Airport above sea level?
Charleville Airport sits at an elevation of 1,003 feet (306 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Charleville Airport located?
The airport lies at -26.4133, 146.2620 — in Charleville, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cunnamulla Airport, about 191 km away.
Does YBCV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBCV appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Charleville Airport?
Charleville Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.