King Island Airport
King Island · AustraliaICAO YKII
King Island Airport (KNS) is an airport serving King Island, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 39° 52' 39.0" S, 143° 52' 40.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 132 feet (40 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Melbourne (GMT+10).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from KNS
Airlines Operating at KNS
2 active airlines serving King Island Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to King Island Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Airport | AVV | Avalon | Australia | 210 km |
| Wynyard Airport | BWT | Burnie | Australia | 201 km |
| Melbourne International Airport | MEL | Melbourne | Australia | 259 km |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Melbourne | Australia | 255 km |
| Devonport Airport | DPO | Devonport | Australia | 260 km |
| Portland Airport | PTJ | Portland | Australia | 271 km |
| Flinders Island Airport | FLS | Flinders Island | Australia | 352 km |
| Launceston Airport | LST | Launceston | Australia | 337 km |
Other Airports in Australia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 39° 52' 39.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 143° 52' 40.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -39.877499
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 143.878006
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Australia/Melbourne
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 05:42 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 132 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 40 m
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