Airport
The Kangaroo Island, Kingscote Airport terminal is open 7 days a week from 6.30am and closed after the last scheduled flight for the day.
Terminal area includes:
- Short Term vehicle parking
- Overnight vehicle parking (fees apply)
- Public toilets
- Water fountain
- Confectionary and cool drink machine
- Visitor brochures
- Cafe (only available when flights arrive & depart)
Car Parking
The airport offers free short term vehicle parking as well as overnight vehicle parking (fees apply - refer Fees and Charges Schedule). The carpark is divided into timed zones with the shorter times being located nearer to the terminal entrance.
Public Transport
There are currently 2 Regular Public Transport companies operating out of the Kangaroo Island, Kingscote Airport:-
- Regional Express Airlines (REX) - offering several flights daily between Adelaide and Kangaroo Island. Any queries regarding schedules and availability of seats should be directed to REX - phone 13 17 13 or visit www.rex.com.au
- QantasLink - offering flights between Adelaide and Kangaroo Island up to 5 days a week (dependant on season) and also between Melbourne and Kangaroo Island 3 days a week from mid-December to end of January. Any queries regarding schedules and availability of seats should be directed to QantasLink - phone 13 13 13 or visit www.qantas.com/travel/airlines/qantaslink/globel/en
Hire Cars
Passengers are serviced by 2 Hire Car companies:
- Hertz phone 08 8553 9144
- Budget Rent-A-Car phone 08 8553 3133
- Kangaroo Island Transfers provides a passenger transport service on Kangaroo Island including the Airport. They meet all scheduled RPT Flights. For further information please phone Peter Wyatt 0427 887 575 or email bookings@kitransfers.com.au
Disability access: The Airport's Disability Action plan includes information on accessibility and special assistance.
Fuel
Fuel may be available and prior enquiries should be directed to the Kangaroo Island, Kingscote Airport on 8553 4532. The nearest alternative fuel is at Aldinga - (AVGAS) or Goolwa - (AVGAS and JETA1). It is recommended that heavy aircraft utilise Adelaide.
Aeronautical Information
Particulars of the Aerodrome that are required for notification in AIP please note this Aerodrome is a security controlled airport.
| Elevation | 24 FT |
| AVFAX CODE | 5007 |
| World Aeronautical Chart No. | 3459 |
| Time | UTC + 9 1/2 hours |
| Location Identifier | YKSC |
| Latitude | S35 42.8 |
| Longitude | E137 31.3 |
| Magnetic Variation | 8 Deg E |
| Aerodrome Operator | Kangaroo Island Council |
| Contact details for Council | 08 8553 4500 or fax 08 8553 2885 |
| Airport Services Coordinator | 08 8553 4532 or (24h) 0407 715 363 |
| Status | Public / Security Controlled / ASIC required |
Runway Information
All dimensions in metres
| Runway Characteristic | 01/19 | 06/24 | 15/33 |
| Reference Code Number | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Magnetic Bearing in degrees | 014 | 059 | 149 |
| Runway Length | 1815 | 1134 | 1384 |
| Runway Width | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Runway Slope | level | 0.1 % down to NE | level |
| Length of clearway | RWY 01 60m | 60 each end | RWY 15 75m |
| RWY 19 60m | RWY 33 60m | ||
| Length of stopway | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Runway strip length | 1935 | 1254 | 1518 |
| Runway strip width graded | 150/90 | 90/90 | 90/90 |
| Pavement Type | Sealed | Gravel | Sealed |
| Pavement Strength | PCN 38/F/C/1100/T | PCN 4/F/C/730/U |
PCN 8/F/C/850/T |
Visual Aid System
Note: Selection of PAL HJ - only activates PAPI and illuminated WDI. RWY, ABN and apron flood lighting will operate only when poor light levels exist. Aerodrome beacon flashing white 6 seconds.
| Runway | 01 | 19 | 06/24 | 15/33 |
| Type of runway lighting | LIRL PAL 122.3 | LIRL PAL 122.3 | PTBL EMERG only | PTBL EMERG only |
| PTBL EMERG only | PTBL EMERG only | |||
| Standby power | Yes | Yes | Nil | Nil |
| Type of approach lighting | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Visual approach slope indicator system | PAPI | PAPI | Nil | Nil |
| LH side 3 deg | LH side 3 deg | |||
| 47 FT | 47 FT |
Additional Information
| Local Traffic Regulations |
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| Meteorological information | AWIS phone 08 8553 9172 or 127.45 |
| Notices | Concentration of birds and wallabies in vicinity of AD |
| Taxiway | A - sealed from the apron to runway 01/19 B - sealed from the apron to runway 15/33 C - gravel service taxiway to the western general aviation grassed apron |
