East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport — Kununurra, Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereEast Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport in Kununurra uses the IATA code KNX, with YPKU as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from KNX
East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport
East Kimberley Regional Airport serves the town of Kununurra in the far north of Western Australia, gateway to the remote and dramatic Kimberley region. At an elevation of about 145 feet, it has a single asphalt runway near 6,000 feet, handling the regional flights that link this isolated corner of the continent to Perth, Darwin, and other centers. Kununurra sits in an area known for the Ord River scheme, gorges, and vast outback landscapes that draw travelers during the dry season. Given the enormous distances of northern Australia, air service is essential, and the KNX code identifies the airport that connects the East Kimberley to the rest of the country.
Runways at East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (KNX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6000 ft (1829 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (KNX)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 127 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 122.4 MHz |
Airports near East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (KNX)
- Port Keats Airport (PKT) — 191.5 km (119.0 mi)
- Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) — 294.5 km (183.0 mi)
- Tindal Airport (KTR) — 418.0 km (259.7 mi)
- Fitzroy Crossing Airport (FIZ) — 428.5 km (266.3 mi)
- Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) — 441.4 km (274.3 mi)
- Bathurst Island Airport (BRT) — 491.5 km (305.4 mi)
- Garden Point Airport (GPN) — 521.0 km (323.7 mi)
- Snake Bay Airport (SNB) — 528.2 km (328.2 mi)
Travelers search KNX to confirm Kununurra's airport when planning trips to Western Australia's Kimberley region. The code helps with booking the long regional routes to Perth or Darwin and reading baggage tags for this remote outback destination.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport?
The IATA code for East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport is KNX.
What is the ICAO code for East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport?
The ICAO code for East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport is YPKU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.