Mount Keith Airport — , Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereMount Keith Airport in uses the IATA code WME, with YMNE as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from WME
Mount Keith Airport
Mount Keith Airport (WME) is a private mining airstrip in the northeastern goldfields region of Western Australia, built to support the Mount Keith nickel mine operated by BHP. The remote facility handles fly-in fly-out charter flights transporting mine employees between Perth and the isolated mine site, without offering public commercial service. WME's runway is engineered for the regional aircraft types typically chartered by large mining operators in the Australian outback. Surrounded by semi-arid rangeland far from major population centers, Mount Keith Airport exemplifies the specialized aviation infrastructure that Western Australia's resource sector relies upon to sustain nickel extraction in isolated desert terrain.
Runways at Mount Keith Airport (WME)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5896 ft (1797 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Mount Keith Airport (WME)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.5 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 118.95 MHz |
Airports near Mount Keith Airport (WME)
- Leinster Airport (LER) — 63.5 km (39.5 mi)
- Wiluna Airport (WUN) — 79.9 km (49.6 mi)
- Leonora Airport (LNO) — 192.0 km (119.3 mi)
- Meekatharra Airport (MKR) — 212.6 km (132.1 mi)
- Mount Magnet Airport (MMG) — 282.5 km (175.5 mi)
- Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI) — 399.6 km (248.3 mi)
- Newman Airport (ZNE) — 436.9 km (271.5 mi)
- Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) — 537.9 km (334.2 mi)
WME is Mount Keith Airport, a private FIFO mining airstrip in Western Australia's goldfields supporting BHP's Mount Keith nickel mine with charter flights from Perth.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Mount Keith Airport?
The IATA code for Mount Keith Airport is WME.
What is the ICAO code for Mount Keith Airport?
The ICAO code for Mount Keith Airport is YMNE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.