What is the tower frequency at YPKA?

The tower frequency at Karratha Airport is 127.35 MHz.

What fuel is available at YPKA?

Karratha Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does YPKA require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Karratha Airport (Australia).

Where is YPKA located?

Karratha Airport (YPKA) is located in Karratha, Australia.

What is the IATA code for YPKA?

The IATA code for Karratha Airport is KTA.

How long is the runway at YPKA?

The main runway at Karratha Airport (08/26) measures 2280x45m.

Does YPKA have an ILS approach?

Yes, Karratha Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.

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Karratha Airport (YPKA/KTA) — Karratha, Australia

Karratha Airport (YPKA/KTA) serves Karratha, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 29 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YPKA
Name: Karratha Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -20.7122
Longitude: 116.773003
Elevation: 29 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Karratha
IATA Code: KTA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Australia/Perth
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 2280x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 127.350 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.400 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 10-14/tonne
Parking Fee: AUD 6-9/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Karratha Airport. Pilbara WA. Major FIFO mining hub (iron ore, LNG). Very busy during weekday peaks. GST applicable.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Good fuel availability due to mining traffic. BP Aviation.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. Major FIFO destination for Pilbara resources sector.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Extremely hot climate. Cyclone risk (Nov-Apr). Heavy FIFO charter traffic. Runway 2012m.

Airport Services

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Australia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.

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Active NOTAMs

F2705/26 caution

VOR out of service

VOR 'KA' 117.3 U/S

2026-07-24 21:44:00 2026-07-28 02:00:00

F2706/26 info

VOR/DME 'KA' 117.3/120X ON TEST, DO NOT USE FALSE INDICATIONS POSSIBLE

2026-07-28 02:00:00 2026-07-28 07:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YPKA?: The tower frequency at Karratha Airport is 127.35 MHz.
What fuel is available at YPKA?: Karratha Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does YPKA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Karratha Airport (Australia).
Where is YPKA located?: Karratha Airport (YPKA) is located in Karratha, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YPKA?: The IATA code for Karratha Airport is KTA.
How long is the runway at YPKA?: The main runway at Karratha Airport (08/26) measures 2280x45m.
Does YPKA have an ILS approach?: Yes, Karratha Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.

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