Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport — Broadwood, Australia
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Distance & flight time from KGI
Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport
Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI), sometimes associated with the Broadwood locality, serves Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia's Goldfields region, a city built on one of the world's richest gold mining areas including the Super Pit. The airport handles significant regional traffic connecting Kalgoorlie to Perth, supporting the fly-in fly-out mining workforce that sustains the local economy. KGI has a sealed runway capable of accommodating jet aircraft used by regional carriers, and it also sees general aviation and charter activity tied to mineral exploration across the surrounding Outback. It's one of Western Australia's busier regional airports outside Perth due to mining demand.
Runways at Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 18/36 | 3936 ft (1200 m) | 59 ft (18 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.6 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 122.1 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM AIR BP | 126.6 MHz |
Airports near Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI)
- Leonora Airport (LNO) — 213.3 km (132.5 mi)
- Esperance Airport (EPR) — 323.4 km (201.0 mi)
- Leinster Airport (LER) — 336.0 km (208.8 mi)
- Mount Keith Airport (WME) — 399.6 km (248.3 mi)
- Mount Magnet Airport (MMG) — 459.9 km (285.8 mi)
- Wiluna Airport (WUN) — 478.0 km (297.0 mi)
- Perth International Airport (PER) — 537.3 km (333.9 mi)
- Meekatharra Airport (MKR) — 544.9 km (338.6 mi)
KGI is Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport in Western Australia, serving the Goldfields mining region. High traffic comes from fly-in fly-out workers on Perth routes; KGI is not an international airport.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport?
The IATA code for Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport is KGI.
What is the ICAO code for Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport?
The ICAO code for Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport is YPKG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.