Kelvin Station Airport
Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)
About 10h 22m 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 Kelvin Station Airport
Kelvin Station Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YKEL). It sits at an elevation of 3,383 ft (1,031 m). It observes Australia/Sydney local time. The nearest airport is Armidale Airport (ARM), about 7.7 nm to the n.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
YKELLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Radio frequencies (1)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.500 MHz |
Airspace in this area(14)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL180 |
| BRISBANE CENTRE | Class E | Controlled | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| BRISBANE CENTRE | Class E | Controlled | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL180 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| BRISBANE CENTRE | Class E | Controlled | GND | 8500 ft MSL |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL180 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| EAST COAST CTA E2 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| ARMIDALE NSW (YARM) CERT | Special use | RMZ | GND | FL999 |
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 Kelvin Station Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Kelvin Station Airport?
The ICAO code for Kelvin Station Airport is YKEL.
Where is Kelvin Station Airport located?
Kelvin Station Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 3,383 ft (1,031 m).
What time zone is Kelvin Station Airport in?
Kelvin Station Airport is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Kelvin Station Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Kelvin Station Airport is approximately 11.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Kelvin Station Airport?
The nearest airport to Kelvin Station Airport is Armidale Airport (ARM), about 7.7 nm to the n, followed by Uralla Private strip? and Wilson's Creek Farm Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Kelvin Station Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.