KNX

Kununurra Airport

Kununurra · AustraliaICAO YPKU

Kununurra Airport (KNX) is an airport serving Kununurra, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 15° 46' 41.2" S, 128° 42' 28.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 145 feet (44 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Perth (GMT+8).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

145/ 44m

Australia/Perth

GMT+8

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Airport Details

IATA Code

KNX

ICAO Code

YPKU

City

Kununurra

Country

Australia

Elevation

145 ft

Local Time

12:28 AM (GMT+8)

Coordinates

Latitude:-15.7781°

Longitude:128.7080°

Popular Routes from KNX

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
PER	Perth, Australia	1,371 mi	3h 16m	medium-haul	344 kg	View
BME	Broome, Australia	454 mi	1h 22m	short-haul	186 kg	View
DRW	Darwin, Australia	273 mi	1h 1m	short-haul	112 kg	View

Airlines Operating at KNX

5 active airlines serving Kununurra Airport.

Air New Zealand

NZNew Zealand

Airnorth

TLAustralia

Qantas

QFAustralia

Trans Mediterranean Airlines

TLLebanon

Virgin Australia

VAAustralia

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 Kununurra Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Darwin International Airport	DRW	Darwin	Australia	440 km
RAAF Base Curtin	DCN	Derby	Australia	557 km

Other Airports in Australia

Adelaide International Airport

Alice Springs Airport

ASPAlice Springs

Northern Peninsula Airport

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 15° 46' 41.2" S
Longitude (DMS): 128° 42' 28.8" E
Latitude (Decimal): -15.778100
Longitude (Decimal): 128.707993
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Australia/Perth
UTC Offset: GMT+8
Current Local Time: 12:28 AM
Elevation (ft): 145 ft
Elevation (m): 44 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Kununurra Airport?

The IATA code for Kununurra Airport is KNX, and its ICAO code is YPKU. The airport is located in Kununurra, Australia.

How many destinations can you fly to from KNX?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Kununurra Airport (KNX) in Kununurra, Australia.

What airlines fly from KNX?

There are 5 airlines operating from KNX, including Air New Zealand, Airnorth, Qantas, Trans Mediterranean Airlines, Virgin Australia.

What timezone is Kununurra Airport in?

Kununurra Airport is in the Australia/Perth timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Kununurra Airport?

Kununurra Airport sits at an elevation of 145 feet (44 meters) above sea level.

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