Parkes Airport — Parkes, Australia
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Distance & flight time from PKE
Parkes Airport
Parkes Airport (PKE) serves the town of Parkes in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. It's a small regional facility handling limited scheduled commuter flights along with general aviation and agricultural aircraft. Parkes is best known internationally for the CSIRO Parkes Observatory radio telescope, which played a role in relaying the Apollo 11 moon landing broadcast, and the airport supports the broader region's farming and light industry. The runway is sealed and suitable for smaller regional aircraft rather than jet services. PKE has no scheduled international service and functions primarily as a link for regional travel, charter operations, and emergency medical flights within inland New South Wales.
Runways at Parkes Airport (PKE)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5525 ft (1684 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 11/29 | 5322 ft (1622 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Parkes Airport (PKE)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWIS | 128.55 MHz | |
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 135.25 MHz |
| PAL | 119.6 MHz |
Airports near Parkes Airport (PKE)
- Forbes Airport (FRB) — 38.3 km (23.8 mi)
- Orange Airport (OAG) — 87.5 km (54.4 mi)
- Cowra Airport (CWT) — 88.1 km (54.7 mi)
- Narromine Airport (QRM) — 101.9 km (63.3 mi)
- Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) — 106.5 km (66.2 mi)
- Young Airport (NGA) — 125.0 km (77.7 mi)
- West Wyalong Airport (WWY) — 132.1 km (82.1 mi)
- Bathurst Airport (BHS) — 134.8 km (83.8 mi)
PKE identifies Parkes Airport in New South Wales, Australia, not to be confused with similarly named regional airports elsewhere. Searchers usually want its location, regional flight options, and proximity to the famous Parkes radio telescope.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Parkes Airport?
The IATA code for Parkes Airport is PKE.
What is the ICAO code for Parkes Airport?
The ICAO code for Parkes Airport is YPKS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.