CXQ · · Christmas Creek Station Airport

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 (CXQ) is a small private airstrip serving the remote Christmas Creek cattle station in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Located near Wangkat Jungka, it primarily supports station operations, fly-in workers, and occasional charter flights. The unpaved runway is typical of outback stations and accommodates small aircraft suited to the vast, sparsely populated landscape.

💡 Local Tip
If visiting during the wet season (November to March), check with the station about runway conditions, as heavy rains can render remote dirt airstrips temporarily unusable.
🚖 Getting There

There is no public transport to or from Christmas Creek Station Airport. Visitors must arrange private charter flights from regional hubs such as Broome or Fitzroy Crossing. Ground transport from the airstrip to the station homestead is typically provided by station vehicles.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Christmas Creek Station Airport used for?
A: It primarily serves the Christmas Creek cattle station, supporting fly-in staff, light aircraft operations, and occasional charter or medical flights.

Q: Are commercial flights available at CXQ?
A: No regular commercial service operates here. Access is generally by private or chartered aircraft arranged through the station or regional operators.

Q: What kind of aircraft can land at CXQ?
A: The airport accommodates small turboprop and light aircraft commonly used in remote Australian outback operations.

Q: Is the airport open to the public?
A: Access is typically restricted to those with prior arrangement with the station management.

AI-generated content · Generated Jun 28, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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