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Airports / Australia / KTA
Medium airport · KTA
Karratha Airport.
Karratha, Australia · 29 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
425 ratings
0
Operators based
29
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Karratha, AustraliaELEV 29 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
425
Google reviews
ratings on Google
29
Field elevation
feet above sea level
103
Nearest alternate
nm to WHB
Field standing
103 nm
To the nearest alternate
Eliwana (WHB).
Overview
Karratha Airport, listed as YPKA / KTA, is a mid-sized airport in Karratha, Australia. Field elevation is 29 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KTA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Eliwana (WHB, 103 nm), Port Hedland International Airport (PHE, 106 nm), and Paraburdoo Airport (PBO, 157 nm). The field has a single 7,480-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from KTA 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 KTA to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“-Baby change rooms, accessible facilities, and airline lounges for those who need a bit more comfort.”
Paz Avalos5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff were friendly and efficient, making check-in and security quick and stress-free.”
Paz Avalos5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
YPKA
IATA
KTA
FAA / Local
YPKA
Elevation
29 ft
Coordinates
20.7122° S · 116.7730° 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 29 ft, KTA sits lower than 88% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,480 ft
- 08/267,480 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,480 ft
KTA's 7,480 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 103nmWHBEliwana
- 106nmPHEPort Hedland International AirportPort Hedland
- 157nmPBOParaburdoo AirportParaburdoo
- 176nmLEALearmonth AirportExmouth
- 234nmZNENewman AirportNewman
- 304nmCVQCarnarvon AirportCarnarvon
Location
Open the full mapYPKA · Karratha Airport · Karratha, Australia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KTA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,601 nm | 13h 26m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,580 nm | 15h 42m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,556 nm | 17h 58m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 7,599 nm | 18h 4m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,791 nm | 18h 31m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,950 nm | 18h 53m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 8,061 nm | 19h 9m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 8,078 nm | 19h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KTA?
- Karratha Airport's longest paved runway is 7,480 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 KTA?
- Karratha Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,480 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KTA?
- The closest alternate is Eliwana (WHB), about 103 nm away, followed by Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) at 106 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KTA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 13h 26m (5,601 nm), Anchorage about 15h 42m (6,580 nm), Seattle about 17h 58m (7,556 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.