Airports / Australia / KPS
Kempsey Airport.
Australia · 54 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
7 ratings
0
Operators based
54
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#60 / 168
Australia airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 7 Google ratings , ranked against 168 rated Australia fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Kempsey Airport, listed as YKMP / KPS, is a mid-sized airport in Australia. The airport sits 54 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KPS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ, 22 nm), Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS, 49 nm), and Taree Airport (TRO, 51 nm). With a single 5,413-foot paved runway, KPS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from KPS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from KPS.
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Field capability
ICAO
YKMP
IATA
KPS
FAA / Local
YKMP
Elevation
54 ft
Coordinates
31.0723° S · 152.7653° 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
No
Elevation vs Australia fields
state range 7–4,260 ft
At 54 ft, KPS sits lower than 78% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,413 ft
- 04/225,413 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,413 ft
KPS's 5,413 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.
- 22nmPQQPort Macquarie AirportPort Macquarie
- 49nmCFSCoffs Harbour AirportCoffs Harbour
- 51nmTROTaree AirportTaree
- 68nmARMArmidale AirportArmidale
- 80nmGFNClarence Valley Regional AirportGrafton
- 99nmTMWTamworth AirportTamworth
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KPS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,237 nm | 10h 15m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,198 nm | 14h 49m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,288 nm | 15h 1m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,361 nm | 15h 12m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,557 nm | 15h 39m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,557 nm | 15h 39m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,641 nm | 15h 51m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,806 nm | 16h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KPS?
- Kempsey Airport's longest paved runway is 5,413 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 KPS?
- Kempsey Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,413 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KPS?
- The closest alternate is Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ), about 22 nm away, followed by Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) at 49 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KPS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 10h 15m (4,237 nm), Anchorage about 14h 49m (6,198 nm), San Francisco about 15h 1m (6,288 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.