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East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (YPKU/KNX) — Kununurra, Australia

At a glance

Tower
127
Runways
12/30
Elevation
145 ft

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67% Data Complete 35 of 52 points
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: YPKU
  • Name: East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -15.7781
  • Longitude: 128.707993
  • Elevation: 145 ft
  • Country: Australia
  • Municipality: Kununurra
  • IATA Code: KNX
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Australia/Perth
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 1829x30m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 127.000 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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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

N3380/26
caution
NDB out of service
NDB 'KU' 221 U/S
2026-10-08 20:44 UTC 2027-01-06 08:00 UTC
N3656/26
info
VOR/DME 'KU' 116.5/112X UNDERGOING FLTCK DO NOT USE, FALSE INDICATIONS POSSIBLE EXC ON 30MIN PN FOR OPR RQMNTS
2026-11-03 22:30 UTC 2026-11-05 08:30 UTC
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at YPKU?
The tower frequency at East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport is 127 MHz.
Does YPKU require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict. Permit details for Australia
Where is YPKU located?
East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (YPKU) is located in Kununurra, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YPKU?
The IATA code for East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport is KNX.
How long is the runway at YPKU?
The main runway at East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (12/30) measures 1829x30m.