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Christmas Creek Airport

IATA CKWICAO YCHK🇦🇺 Christmas Creek Mine
Coordinates
22.3543°S, 119.6426°E
Elevation
1,462 ft (446 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-WA
Time zone
Perth(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:17
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
17:34
Civil dusk
17:58

About 10h 53m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Christmas Creek Airport

Graeme Rowley Aerodrome is located about 10 km northwest of Fortescue's Christmas Creek mine in Western Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YCHK

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 278,202 ft / 2,500 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PERTH CTA AClass ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
CHRISTMAS CREEKSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Christmas Creek Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Christmas Creek Airport?

The ICAO code for Christmas Creek Airport is YCHK, and its IATA code is CKW.

Where is Christmas Creek Airport located?

Christmas Creek Airport is small airport located in Christmas Creek Mine, Australia, at an elevation of 1,462 ft (446 m).

How many runways does Christmas Creek Airport have?

Christmas Creek Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,202 ft / 2,500 m.

What time zone is Christmas Creek Airport in?

Christmas Creek Airport is in the Australia/Perth time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Christmas Creek Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Christmas Creek Airport is approximately 1.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Christmas Creek Airport?

The nearest airport to Christmas Creek Airport is Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE), about 12 nm to the wnw, followed by Bonney Downs Station Airport and Roy Hill Station Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Christmas Creek Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.