Kingscote Airport — , Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereKingscote Airport in uses the IATA code KGC, with YKSC as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from KGC
Kingscote Airport
Kingscote Airport (KGC) is the main airport on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, serving as the primary air gateway for this popular wildlife and nature tourism destination. The airport supports regular regional flights from Adelaide, catering to tourists visiting Kangaroo Island's national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and coastal scenery, as well as residents and freight needs. KGC gained heightened importance following the devastating 2019-2020 Australian bushfires that affected large parts of Kangaroo Island, when air links helped support recovery and tourism rebuilding efforts. The airport has a sealed runway capable of handling regional turboprop aircraft used by carriers like QantasLink.
Runways at Kingscote Airport (KGC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4600 ft (1402 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 06/24 | 3720 ft (1134 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | GVL |
| 15/33 | 3819 ft (1164 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | GVL |
Radio frequencies for Kingscote Airport (KGC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 123.05 MHz |
Airports near Kingscote Airport (KGC)
- Adelaide International Airport (ADL) — 125.3 km (77.9 mi)
- Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) — 193.5 km (120.2 mi)
- Cleve Airport (CVC) — 241.4 km (150.0 mi)
- Port Pirie Airport (PPI) — 278.6 km (173.1 mi)
- Whyalla Airport (WYA) — 295.2 km (183.4 mi)
- Renmark Airport (RMK) — 333.2 km (207.0 mi)
- Port Augusta Airport (PUG) — 357.1 km (221.9 mi)
- Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) — 367.9 km (228.6 mi)
KGC is Kingscote Airport on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, the main air link to Adelaide. Travelers searching KGC are usually looking for Kangaroo Island tourism flights, not international connections.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kingscote Airport?
The IATA code for Kingscote Airport is KGC.
What is the ICAO code for Kingscote Airport?
The ICAO code for Kingscote Airport is YKSC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.