Airport type Public Elevation AMSL 132 ft / 40 m Code KNS Phone +61 3 6462 9000 | 06/24 800 Elevation 40 m | |
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Address Morrison Ave, Loorana TAS 7256, Australia | ||
King Island Airport (IATA: KNS, ICAO: YKII) is a small regional airport located near the town of Currie on King Island off the north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. The airport is owned and operated by the King Island Council.
Accidents and incidents
The airport was the site of a light plane crash on 26 November 1998, when a Piper Lance crashed shortly after take off on its way to Moorabbin, Victoria, killing three Melbourne nurses on board. It was suspected that a strong gust of wind just after take off caused the plane to stall and crash.
References
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