Caiguna Airport (CGV)

Caiguna Airport (CGV), officially identified as YCAG, is a remote sealed airstrip located directly adjacent to the Caiguna Roadhouse on Western Australia’s Eyre Highway. Because the airport serves as a critical technical stop rather than a commercial passenger hub, "connecting" here is exclusively focused on private charters, emergency medical flights, and the transition to continental road travel. The primary air hubs for the region are Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport (KGI), located 560 kilometers to the west, and Ceduna Airport (CED), situated approximately 800 kilometers to the east. Reaching either hub by road takes between 6 to 9 hours under good conditions. If you are arriving at CGV via a private charter, the nearby roadhouse acts as the de facto terminal, providing basic motel accommodation, a diner, and essential fueling services. A unique feature for visiting travelers is the Nullarbor Links golf course; Caiguna hosts Hole 8, a par-4 named "90 Mile Straight," which commemorates the start of Australia's longest straight stretch of road just east of the airstrip. It is a mandatory requirement to coordinate any non-emergency landing with the roadhouse management, as the airstrip is a vital base for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) retrievals. Note that there are no on-site taxi or car rental ranks; all ground transport must be pre-arranged or involves self-driving along the Eyre Highway. Always exercise extreme caution when driving at dawn or dusk due to the high risk of collisions with kangaroos, emus, and camels. During the peak summer months from December to February, plan for extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C, which can impact light aircraft performance and road travel safety.

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