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King Island Airport

IATA KNSICAO YKII
Coordinates
39.8775°S, 143.8780°E
Elevation
132 ft (40 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-TAS
Time zone
Currie(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
12.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:13
Sunrise
07:43
Sunset
17:19
Civil dusk
17:48

About 9h 35m 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 King Island Airport

King Island Airport (IATA: KNS, ICAO: YKII) is a small regional airport located near the town of Currie on King Island off the north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. The airport is owned and operated by the King Island Council.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YKII

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 285,198 ft / 1,584 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
17 / 353,632 ft / 1,107 m98 ftComLightedOpen
06 / 242,626 ft / 800 m98 ftGvlLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.850 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR123.900 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE CENTRE BClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY BClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlledFL125FL245
KING ISLANDSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle197 ft269 ft
Obstacle197 ft266 ft
Obstacle118 ft325 ft
Obstacle118 ft315 ft
Obstacle118 ft325 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from King Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for King Island Airport?

The ICAO code for King Island Airport is YKII, and its IATA code is KNS.

Where is King Island Airport located?

King Island Airport is medium airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 132 ft (40 m).

How many runways does King Island Airport have?

King Island Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 5,198 ft / 1,584 m.

Which airlines fly to King Island Airport?

Airlines historically serving King Island Airport include Regional Express, Sharp Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from King Island Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from King Island Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is King Island Airport in?

King Island Airport is in the Australia/Currie time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at King Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at King Island Airport is approximately 12.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near King Island Airport?

The nearest airport to King Island Airport is Hunter Island Airport (YHTR), about 55.4 nm to the se, followed by Apollo Bay Airport and Hordern Vale Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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