Airports / Australia / KNS
King Island Airport.
Australia · 132 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
59 ratings
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Operators based
132
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#52 / 168
Australia airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 59 Google ratings , ranked against 168 rated Australia fields.
80 nm
To the nearest alternate
Smithton Airport (SIO).
Overview
King Island Airport (YKII / KNS) is a mid-sized airport serving Australia. Field elevation is 132 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KNS as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Smithton Airport (SIO, 80 nm), Wynyard Airport (BWT, 108 nm), and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV, 114 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 5,198-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from KNS are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KNS to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
YKII
IATA
KNS
FAA / Local
YKII
Elevation
132 ft
Coordinates
39.8775° S · 143.8780° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Australia fields
state range 7–4,260 ft
At 132 ft, KNS sits lower than 63% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 5,198 ft
- 10/285,198 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/353,632 ft × 98 ftOtherLighted
- 06/242,626 ft × 98 ftOtherLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,198 ft
KNS's 5,198 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 80nmSIOSmithton Airport
- 108nmBWTWynyard AirportBurnie
- 114nmAVVMelbourne Avalon International AirportGeelong/Melbourne
- 128nmMBWMelbourne Moorabbin AirportMelbourne
- 138nmMEBMelbourne Essendon AirportEssendon Fields
- 140nmMELMelbourne AirportMelbourne
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KNS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,908 nm | 11h 49m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,865 nm | 16h 22m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,937 nm | 16h 32m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,989 nm | 16h 39m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,188 nm | 17h 7m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,232 nm | 17h 13m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 7,252 nm | 17h 16m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,452 nm | 17h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KNS?
- King Island Airport's longest paved runway is 5,198 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KNS?
- King Island Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 5,198 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KNS?
- The closest alternate is Smithton Airport (SIO), about 80 nm away, followed by Wynyard Airport (BWT) at 108 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KNS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 11h 49m (4,908 nm), Anchorage about 16h 22m (6,865 nm), San Francisco about 16h 32m (6,937 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.