Small airport

Karlawinda Mine Airport

ICAO YKWA

Coordinates

23.7811°S, 120.1350°E

Elevation

1,928 ft (588 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-WA

Time zone

Perth(UTC+08:00)

Magnetic variation

1.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:17

Sunrise

06:42

Sunset

17:31

Civil dusk

17:55

About 10h 49m 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 Karlawinda Mine Airport

Karlawinda Mine Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YKWA). It sits at an elevation of 1,928 ft (588 m). It observes Australia/Perth local time. The nearest airport is Sylvania Homestead Airport (YSLV), about 14.3 nm to the nnw.

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Live weather

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Map

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(9)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
PERTH CTA A	Class A	CTA	FL180	FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
MELBOURNE CENTRE	Class E	Controlled	GND	6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE A	Class E	Controlled	GND	6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
KARLAWINDA MINE WA (YKWA) 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

Sylvania Homestead AirportYSLV

14.3 nm NNW (340°)

Capricorn Village AirstripAU-0439

26.8 nm NW (317°)

Newman AirportZNE

28.5 nm NW (320°)

Bulloo Downs Station AirportAU-0702

34.7 nm WSW (246°)

Jiggalong Mission AirportYJIG

43.5 nm NE (55°)

Prairie Downs AirstripAU-0438

55.5 nm WNW (284°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Karlawinda Mine Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Karlawinda Mine Airport?

The ICAO code for Karlawinda Mine Airport is YKWA.

Where is Karlawinda Mine Airport located?

Karlawinda Mine Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 1,928 ft (588 m).

What time zone is Karlawinda Mine Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Karlawinda Mine Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Karlawinda Mine 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 Karlawinda Mine Airport?

The nearest airport to Karlawinda Mine Airport is Sylvania Homestead Airport (YSLV), about 14.3 nm to the nnw, followed by Capricorn Village Airstrip and Newman Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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