Small airport

Waikerie Airport

ICAO YWKI

Coordinates

34.1796°S, 140.0330°E

Elevation

138 ft (42 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-SA

Time zone

Adelaide(UTC+09:30)

Magnetic variation

8.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:46

Sunrise

07:13

Sunset

17:20

Civil dusk

17:47

About 10h 6m 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 Waikerie Airport

Waikerie Airport is located 2 nautical miles east of the town of Waikerie in the locality of Holder, South Australia.

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Runways (2)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
08 / 26	3,151 ft / 960 m	59 ft	Asp	086° / 266°	Lighted	Open
02 / 20	2,736 ft / 834 m	59 ft	Gvl	024° / 204°	Lighted	Open

Radio frequencies (2)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	126.700 MHz
FSS	MELBOURNE CNTR	124.300 MHz

Airspace in this area(11)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
ADELAIDE CTA A	Class A	CTA	FL180	FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY A2	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY A1	Class E	Controlled	8500 ft MSL	FL180
MELBOURNE CENTRE	Class E	Controlled	GND	6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY A	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE	Class E	Controlled	GND	6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
ADELAIDE CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	8500 ft MSL	FL125
WAIKERIE SA (YWKI) UNCR	Class G	ATZ	GND	FL999

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

Nearby airports

Barmera AirportYBMR

22.3 nm E (99°)

Loxton private stripAU-0433

29.1 nm SE (127°)

Swan Reach AirportAU-0115

31.4 nm SW (224°)

Renmark AirportRMK

31.8 nm E (92°)

Truro Flat AirparkYTFA

34.9 nm WSW (248°)

Steinfeld AirfieldAU-0625

35.6 nm WSW (257°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Waikerie Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Waikerie Airport?

The ICAO code for Waikerie Airport is YWKI.

Where is Waikerie Airport located?

Waikerie Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 138 ft (42 m).

How many runways does Waikerie Airport have?

Waikerie Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,151 ft / 960 m.

What time zone is Waikerie Airport in?

Waikerie Airport is in the Australia/Adelaide time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Waikerie Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Waikerie Airport is approximately 8.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Waikerie Airport?

The nearest airport to Waikerie Airport is Barmera Airport (YBMR), about 22.3 nm to the e, followed by Loxton private strip and Swan Reach Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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