Kingaroy Airport (YKRY)
Medium airport · Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Kingaroy Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YKRY |
| IATA | KGY |
| Elevation | 1,492 ft (455 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 26°34'52" E 151°50'24" -26.58108, 151.83993 |
| Location | Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,275 ft (1303 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
| 16/34 | 5,249 ft (1600 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kingaroy Airport at a glance
Kingaroy Airport is a medium airport in Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as KGY. The field elevation of 1,492 ft (455 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YKRY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 5,249 ft (1600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YKRY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kingaroy Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakey Army Aviation Centre | YBOK | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | YBWW | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Chinchilla Airport | YCCA | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Sunshine Coast Airport | YBSU | 124 km (67 NM) |
| RAAF Base Amberley | YAMB | 146 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kingaroy Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,492 ft field elevation of Kingaroy Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kingaroy Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kingaroy Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kingaroy Airport is YKRY, and its IATA code is KGY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kingaroy Airport above sea level?
Kingaroy Airport sits at an elevation of 1,492 feet (455 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kingaroy Airport located?
The airport lies at -26.5811, 151.8399 — in Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oakey Army Aviation Centre, about 93 km away.
Does YKRY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YKRY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kingaroy Airport?
Kingaroy Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,249 ft (1600 m) with a ASP surface.