Airport type Public Elevation AMSL 145 ft / 44 m Code KNX Phone +61 8 9168 2648 | Serves Kununurra 12/30 1,829 Elevation 44 m | |
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Location Kununurra, Western Australia Address Victoria Hwy, Kununurra WA 6743, Australia Owner Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley | ||
Officially known and signposted as East Kimberley Regional Airport (IATA: KNX, ICAO: YPKU), it is more commonly referred to locally as Kununurra Airport an airport in Kununurra, Western Australia. The airport is 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) west of the town. Heavy wet seasons often result in this area being cut off from essential outside services and deliveries. The airport is a crucial piece of infrastructure which enables people and goods to enter or leave from the region and especially supports tourism and economic development.
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In 2012, a major expansion of the airport was completed and opened to the public. Costing about AUD$8.68 Million, it effectively doubled the size of the facility. This now includes a dedicated arrivals hall with baggage carousel, enlarged check-in area and improved security for the enlarged departure lounge.
Charter airlines
Due to the long distances involved in traveling across the Kimberley region, several air-tours are offered by various charter airlines not based in Kununurra, hopping across the north-west of Australia. Occasionally connecting some major eastern Australian cities directly with Kununurra and with some bus tour companies too, to avoid lengthy transfers in Darwin or Perth.
Statistics
Kununurra Airport was ranked 47th in Australia for the number of revenue passengers served in financial year 2010-2011.