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    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Wangkat Jungka"
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  "airlines": [
    "Qantas"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Wangkat Jungka",
  "code": "CXQ",
  "connection_tips": "Christmas Creek Station Airport operates as a remote outback airstrip serving a working cattle station in the Kimberley region, featuring dual dirt runways (13/31 at 1,100 meters and 7/25) at 125 feet elevation. Located approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Fitzroy Crossing, the facility requires prior permission from station management for all landings, with aircraft taxiing directly to the homestead front door upon arrival. Ground transportation consists entirely of station vehicles and equipment, as the airstrip serves a 500,000-acre cattle operation where the nearest town requires a 4. 5-hour drive. No commercial transport, rental cars, or public services operate at this isolated location.\n\nAll ground arrangements must be coordinated directly with Christmas Creek Station management, as the facility serves exclusively pastoral and emergency operations. Kimberley weather creates extreme challenges with intense heat exceeding 45\u00b0C, seasonal flooding during wet season (November-April), and rapidly changing runway conditions on unsealed surfaces. Morning and evening temperatures can vary dramatically, affecting aircraft performance. The remote location means no weather reporting services, navigational aids, or emergency backup systems operate on-site.\n\nThe Royal Flying Doctor Service maintains this airstrip as a vital emergency medical evacuation point for station workers and the nearby Wangkatjungka Aboriginal community. Regular mail plane services deliver essential supplies, post, and fresh food to sustain the isolated residents. No fuel, mechanical services, or overnight accommodation exist for transient aircraft. Pilots must be completely self-sufficient with emergency equipment, water, and provisions due to the extreme isolation in this spectacular but unforgiving outback terrain.",
  "country": "Australia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Christmas Creek Station Airport.",
    "Obtain station management permission before landing at this private cattle station airstrip.",
    "Pack emergency supplies, water, and provisions for extreme outback isolation conditions.",
    "Prepare for temperatures exceeding 45\u00b0C and seasonal flooding during wet season (November-April).",
    "Coordinate all ground arrangements with Christmas Creek Station as no public services exist."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "CXQ",
  "icao": "YCRK",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -18.8728,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": 125.934,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Christmas Creek Station Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SYD",
      "name": "Sydney Kingsford Smith"
    },
    {
      "code": "CBC",
      "name": "Cherrabun Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "FSL",
      "name": "Fossil Downs Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MGV",
      "name": "Margaret River (Station) Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ), also known by its ICAO code YCRK, is a remote pastoral airstrip located in the heart of the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The facility primarily serves Christmas Creek Station, a large-scale cattle operation, as well as the nearby Aboriginal community of Wangkatjungka. Situated approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Fitzroy Crossing, the airport is a vital piece of infrastructure in one of the most isolated and sparsely populated parts of the Australian outback.\n\nThe airstrip's layout is minimalist, consisting of a single unsealed runway designated as 13/31. As a typical station strip, it is maintained to accommodate light aircraft and specialized bush planes capable of operating on dirt or gravel surfaces. There is no formal terminal building or commercial passenger facilities; instead, the 'airport' functions as a critical landing point where station personnel or community members meet arriving aircraft. Its elevation of approximately 540 feet above mean sea level provides a clear approach over the surrounding rugged landscapes.\n\nDespite its simple appearance, Christmas Creek Station Airport is a lifeline for the local residents. It serves as a key delivery point for the regional 'Mail Plane', which brings in essential post, fresh food, and light freight to the station and the Wangkatjungka community. Most importantly, the airstrip is a strategic landing site for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), providing the only means of rapid medical evacuation and emergency care for those living in this remote part of the Kimberley.\n\nPilots planning to use CXQ must be highly experienced in outback operations and are required to seek prior permission from the station management before landing. The airstrip is typically unattended, and there are no on-site refueling or mechanical services available. Given the extreme weather conditions of the Kimberley, including intense heat and seasonal flooding during the 'wet season', the condition of the unsealed runway can change rapidly. Travelers and pilots must be entirely self-sufficient, ensuring they have adequate water, fuel, and supplies for their journey through this spectacular but unforgiving terrain.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/YCRK/Christmas-Creek-Station-Airport"
}