Orientos Airport (OXO)

Orientos Airport (OXO) is a remote regional airstrip located in the Bulloo Shire of South West Queensland, Australia, near the intersection of the Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australian borders. Primarily serving the Orientos Station, a large cattle property, the facility functions as a basic rural landing ground and does not feature a formal commercial passenger terminal building. It acts as a critical link for the property's logistics and emergency services. Facilities at the airstrip are extremely minimal, typically consisting of a basic shelter used for station operations and passenger waiting. There are no on-site commercial amenities such as retail shops, cafes, or public Wi-Fi, and the facility is unattended by permanent airport staff. Travelers and visiting pilots are advised to be completely self-sufficient and must coordinate directly with the Orientos Station management for access and arrival logistics. The airfield features unpaved dirt and gravel runways which are highly sensitive to local weather conditions and can become unusable after significant rainfall. While there is no scheduled commercial airline service, the airport is utilized for private charters and is an essential point for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). Ground transportation is restricted to private station vehicles, with the nearest townships like Thargomindah located over 120 miles (200 km) away.