Christmas Creek Airport (CKW)

Christmas Creek Airport (CKW) is a private industrial airport located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, primarily serving the Fortescue Metals Group's Christmas Creek iron ore mine. It is not a public commercial airport, and its facilities are designed for Fly-in, Fly-out (FIFO) operations for mine workers and essential personnel. The terminal is a basic, functional structure tailored to handle high volumes of charter flights for workforce movements. It typically includes check-in desks, a departure lounge, and an arrivals area, all within a compact footprint. Amenities are minimal, catering to transit passengers for short durations. There are no retail shops, diverse dining options, or extensive leisure facilities. Basic restrooms and seating are provided. Security is managed by the mining company and contracted security personnel, with procedures focused on passenger identification and screening for prohibited items relevant to mine site safety. Access to the airport is generally restricted to authorized personnel and passengers on scheduled FIFO charter flights.