Cleve Airport (YCEE)
Medium airport · South Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Cleve Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YCEE |
| IATA | CVC |
| Elevation | 589 ft (180 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°42'35" E 136°30'18" -33.70970, 136.50501 |
| Location | South Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,429 ft (1350 m) | 59 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 2,936 ft (895 m) | 59 ft | GRS | Yes |
Cleve Airport at a glance
Cleve Airport is a medium airport in South Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as CVC. The field elevation of 589 ft (180 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YCEE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 4,429 ft (1350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YCEE 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 Cleve Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port Lincoln Airport | YPLC | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Whyalla Airport | YWHA | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Port Pirie Airport | YPIR | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Port Augusta Airport | YPAG | 175 km (95 NM) |
| RAAF Base Edinburgh | YPED | 223 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cleve Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 589 ft field elevation of Cleve 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 Cleve Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cleve Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cleve Airport is YCEE, and its IATA code is CVC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cleve Airport above sea level?
Cleve Airport sits at an elevation of 589 feet (180 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cleve Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.7097, 136.5050 — in South Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port Lincoln Airport, about 115 km away.
Does YCEE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YCEE 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 Cleve Airport?
Cleve Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,429 ft (1350 m) with a ASP surface.