Carnarvon Airport (YCAR)
Medium airport · Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Carnarvon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YCAR |
| IATA | CVQ |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 24°53'4" E 113°39'59" -24.88434, 113.66639 |
| Location | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,509 ft (1679 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 3,740 ft (1140 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Carnarvon Airport at a glance
Carnarvon Airport is a medium airport in Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as CVQ. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YCAR 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 — 04/22 — offers 5,509 ft (1679 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YCAR 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 Carnarvon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shark Bay Airport | YSHK | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Learmonth Airport | YPLM | 298 km (161 NM) |
| Eliwana | YEWA | 427 km (231 NM) |
| Geraldton Airport | YGEL | 447 km (241 NM) |
| Paraburdoo Airport | YPBO | 456 km (246 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Carnarvon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Carnarvon 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 Carnarvon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Carnarvon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Carnarvon Airport is YCAR, and its IATA code is CVQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Carnarvon Airport above sea level?
Carnarvon Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Carnarvon Airport located?
The airport lies at -24.8843, 113.6664 — in Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shark Bay Airport, about 113 km away.
Does YCAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YCAR 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 Carnarvon Airport?
Carnarvon Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,509 ft (1679 m) with a ASP surface.