Port Keats Airport — Wadeye, Australia
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Distance & flight time from PKT
Port Keats Airport
Port Keats Airport (PKT) serves Wadeye, a remote Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory of Australia, also historically known as Port Keats mission. The airport is a small, unpaved-adjacent regional strip that provides an essential lifeline for the isolated community, supporting Royal Flying Doctor Service medical evacuations, mail, freight, and passenger charter flights, especially during the wet season when road access is cut off. There is no scheduled commercial jet service; light aircraft operated by regional carriers handle most traffic. PKT reflects the broader pattern of remote Top End airstrips that exist primarily to connect isolated communities to Darwin and other regional centers.
Runways at Port Keats Airport (PKT)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4626 ft (1410 m) | 59 ft (18 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Port Keats Airport (PKT)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 118.15 MHz |
Airports near Port Keats Airport (PKT)
- East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (KNX) — 191.5 km (119.0 mi)
- Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) — 251.1 km (156.0 mi)
- Bathurst Island Airport (BRT) — 300.3 km (186.6 mi)
- Tindal Airport (KTR) — 308.3 km (191.6 mi)
- Garden Point Airport (GPN) — 331.5 km (206.0 mi)
- Snake Bay Airport (SNB) — 337.5 km (209.7 mi)
- Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) — 485.4 km (301.6 mi)
- Ngukurr Airport (RPM) — 564.2 km (350.6 mi)
PKT is Port Keats Airport serving Wadeye in Australia's Northern Territory, not a commercial hub. Searchers typically want to know it's a remote community airstrip with limited charter and medical flight access.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Port Keats Airport?
The IATA code for Port Keats Airport is PKT.
What is the ICAO code for Port Keats Airport?
The ICAO code for Port Keats Airport is YPKT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.