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Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ)

Wangkat Jungka, Australia · small airport · -18.873° 125.934° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeCXQ
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameChristmas Creek Station Airport
MunicipalityWangkat Jungka
CountryAustralia
ContinentOC
Latitude-18.873° S
Longitude125.934° E
Elevation540 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryAustralia
ISO Code
RegionWangkat Jungka
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+11
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving CXQ

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (18.9°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Christmas Creek Station Airport (IATA: CXQ) is a small remote airstrip in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, serving Christmas Creek Station and the nearby Wangkat Jungka community. Located at approximately -18.873, 125.934, it provides essential access for mail, supplies, charter flights, and medical/emergency services in an area where road travel can be seasonal and lengthy. The facility is typical of outback station strips, with basic infrastructure and no scheduled airline service.

💡 Local Tip
If flying in during the wet season, build flexibility into your plans—unsealed roads and airstrip conditions can change quickly, and local station staff are the best source for current access advice.
🚖 Getting There

There is no public transport at CXQ, so arrange a pre-booked 4WD transfer or station pickup before arrival. Road access from Fitzroy Crossing or nearby communities can be affected by wet season flooding, so confirm conditions locally. For charter flights, coordinate ground transport directly with the operator or station.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Christmas Creek Station Airport?
A: CXQ.

Q: Does Christmas Creek Station Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
A: No, it is a small remote airstrip primarily used for charter, private, and medical/emergency flights; there is no regular scheduled airline service.

Q: What facilities are available at CXQ?
A: Expect only basic facilities. There is no terminal complex, and amenities are minimal, so travelers should arrange fuel, transport, and supplies in advance.

Q: How do I get to Wangkat Jungka from the airport?
A: The airport is near Wangkat Jungka and Christmas Creek Station. Access is typically by pre-arranged road transfer or station vehicle, as there is no public shuttle or taxi rank.
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