Small airport

Kaniva Airport

ICAO YKNV🇦🇺 Kaniva

Coordinates

36.3409°S, 141.2680°E

Elevation

446 ft (136 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-VIC

Time zone

Melbourne(UTC+10:00)

Magnetic variation

9.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

07:16

Sunrise

07:44

Sunset

17:40

Civil dusk

18:08

About 9h 56m 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 Kaniva Airport

Kaniva Airport is a small airport in Kaniva, Australia (ICAO YKNV). It sits at an elevation of 446 ft (136 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,797 ft / 548 m. It observes Australia/Melbourne local time. The nearest airport is Nhill Airport (YNHL), about 18.3 nm to the e.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
06 / 24	1,797 ft / 548 m	—	X	—	Unlit	Open

Radio frequencies (3)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	125.800 MHz
MISC	MISC	120.600 MHz
MISC	MISC	120.000 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE	Class E	Controlled	GND	6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245

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

Tall obstacles nearby

Obstacle	Height AGL	Top (MSL)	Lit
Obstacle	—	643 ft	—
Obstacle	—	646 ft	—

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

Nearby airports

Nhill AirportYNHL

18.3 nm E (84°)

Bordertown AirportYBOR

26.8 nm W (279°)

Edenhope AirportYEDE

40.8 nm S (180°)

Padthaway Station AirportYPDY

41.4 nm WSW (246°)

Rainbow AirportYRBW

43.1 nm NE (53°)

Naracoorte AirportNAC

46.7 nm SW (214°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kaniva Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kaniva Airport?

The ICAO code for Kaniva Airport is YKNV.

Where is Kaniva Airport located?

Kaniva Airport is small airport located in Kaniva, Australia, at an elevation of 446 ft (136 m).

How many runways does Kaniva Airport have?

Kaniva Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,797 ft / 548 m.

What time zone is Kaniva Airport in?

Kaniva Airport is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kaniva Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kaniva Airport is approximately 9.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kaniva Airport?

The nearest airport to Kaniva Airport is Nhill Airport (YNHL), about 18.3 nm to the e, followed by Bordertown Airport and Edenhope Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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