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Cloncurry Airport

Cloncurry, Australia

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Cloncurry Airport

Cloncurry, Australia

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YCCY

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616 ft

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Remote Queensland gateway serving outback Cloncurry.

Location

Cloncurry, Australia

Cloncurry Airport (IATA: CNJ, ICAO: YCCY) is a regional airport located in Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia. Situated in the Mount Isa region of northwest Queensland, it serves as an important transport link for the remote outback community and surrounding pastoral and mining industries. The airport handles regular passenger services connecting Cloncurry to major Queensland hubs, as well as charter and general aviation operations supporting the local mining sector. The Royal Flying Doctor Service also operates through the airport, which is critical given the region's remoteness and sparse population. Cloncurry is historically significant as a centre of early Australian aviation, with connections to Hudson Fysh and the founding of Qantas in the region. The airport continues to play a vital role in the economic and social connectivity of northwest Queensland.

Terminals

The airport features a small single terminal suited to regional passenger volumes.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to and from the airport is primarily via private vehicle, taxi, or hire car, as public transit options are limited in the remote outback town.

Airlines here

QantasLink operates scheduled services connecting Cloncurry to Mount Isa and other regional Queensland destinations.

Notable facts

›Cloncurry is regarded as a birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, founded nearby in 1928.
›The town and surrounding region have strong historical ties to the founding of Qantas.
›The airport supports the significant mining and pastoral industries of northwest Queensland.
›Cloncurry Airport has a single sealed runway suitable for turboprop regional aircraft.
›The airport is managed by Cloncurry Shire Council.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to the outback heart of northwest Queensland, Australia

Cloncurry Airport serves the historic outback town of Cloncurry in northwest Queensland, a region renowned for its copper mining heritage and connection to the early days of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The airport plays a vital role in connecting this remote community to regional centres, supporting the mining industry and emergency medical services. It handles a modest mix of regional passenger flights and charter operations serving the surrounding gulf country.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A compact single-storey terminal building providing basic check-in, waiting, and baggage facilities for regional passengers.

Ground Transport

Taxi and local hire car services available on request
Car rental arrangements through local operators
Private vehicle pick-up and drop-off

Nearby Hotels

Cloncurry Wagon Wheel Motel
Gilbert Park Tourist Village
Cloncurry Motel
Merricks Motor Inn

Dining

The terminal has very limited food and beverage options, so travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport. Cloncurry town centre, a short drive away, offers cafes, a bakery, and pub meals at local hotels. The Royal Hotel and several roadhouses along the Flinders Highway provide hearty outback-style meals.

Traveller Tips

Book taxis or hire cars well in advance as services are limited in this remote town.
Carry cash as EFTPOS and card facilities may be unreliable in some local businesses.
Check flight schedules carefully as services are infrequent and can be affected by extreme outback heat.
Visit the John Flynn Place museum in town to learn about the birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Official website

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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air New Zealand

Qantas

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines Cargo

Virgin Australia

V Australia Airlines

Viasa

Routes

CNJ → BNENZ · E90

CNJ → ISAQF · DH4

CNJ → TSVQF · DH4

CNJ → BNESQ · E90

CNJ → BNEVA · E90

Aircraft operating here

Embraer 1903 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q2 routes

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