King Island Airport
Airport in Currie, Tasmania
YKII
Location in Tasmania
| Direction | Length | Surface | |
|---|---|---|---|
| m | ft | ||
| 06/24 | 800 | 2,625 | Gravel |
| 10/28 | 1,585 | 5,200 | Asphalt |
| 17/35 | 1,105 | 3,625 | Composite material |
Sources: Australian AIP and aerodrome chart[1]
King Island Airport (IATA: KNS, ICAO: YKII) is a small regional airport located near the town of Currie on King Island off the north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. The airport is owned and operated by the King Island Council.
Airlines and destinations
Passenger
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| King Island Airlines | Melbourne–Moorabbin |
| Rex Airlines | Melbourne–Tullamarine |
| Sharp Airlines | Burnie, Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne–Essendon |
Cargo
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Southern Airlines | Melbourne–Moorabbin |
Accidents and incidents
The airport was the site of a light plane crash on 26 November 1998, when a Piper Lance crashed shortly after takeoff on its way to Moorabbin, Victoria, killing three Melbourne nurses on board. It was suspected that a strong gust of wind just after takeoff caused the plane to stall and crash.
See also
References
- ^ YKII – King Island (PDF). AIP En Route Supplement from Airservices Australia, effective 21 March 2024, Aeronautical Chart
External links
- King Island Council: King Island Airport
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