Definition
Charleville Airport is a public aerodrome that provides aviation services to the town of Charleville and the surrounding region in the Shire of Murweh, Queensland, Australia.
Overview
The airport is situated approximately 2 kilometres (about 1 mile) southeast of Charleville’s central business district. It is owned and operated by the local government authority, the Murweh Shire Council, and functions as part of Queensland’s network of regional airports. Historically, the facility has accommodated scheduled passenger flights operated by regional carriers such as Regional Express (Rex) and has also supported general aviation, air ambulance operations, and occasional military training exercises. As of the most recent publicly available information, regular commercial airline services are not scheduled, and the airport primarily serves private, charter, and emergency‑medical flights.
Etymology/Origin
The name “Charleville Airport” derives directly from the town of Charleville. The town’s name traces back to Charleville in County Cork, Ireland, reflecting the heritage of early European settlers in the area. Consequently, the airport inherits this place‑name without additional linguistic modification.
Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Charleville, Queensland, Australia (coordinates approximately 26°24′S 146°15′E) |
| Elevation | Around 1,050 feet (320 metres) above sea level (exact figure not confirmed) |
| Runway | Single paved runway; length reported to be roughly 1,600 metres (5,250 ft) and surface composition of asphalt. Precise runway designation and dimensions are not definitively confirmed in publicly available sources. |
| Facilities | Includes a modest terminal building, aircraft parking apron, pilot‑operated fuel services, and basic navigation aids. |
| Operations | Supports general aviation, charter flights, air‑ambulance services, and occasional defense training. No regular scheduled airline service is noted at present. |
| Codes | IATA code: CCL (subject to verification); ICAO code: YCVL. |
Accurate information is not confirmed for certain technical specifications such as exact runway length, surface type, and elevation; the values offered reflect typical data reported for similar regional Australian airports.
Related Topics
- Charleville, Queensland – the town served by the airport.
- List of airports in Queensland – broader context within the state’s aviation infrastructure.
- Regional aviation in Australia – overview of air transport services in remote and regional communities.
- Australian civil aviation regulation – governing framework for public airports like Charleville.
- Air ambulance services in Queensland – one of the key operational roles of the airport.