Kingscote Airport (YKSC)
Medium airport · South Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Kingscote Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YKSC |
| IATA | KGC |
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 35°42'50" E 137°31'16" -35.71390, 137.52100 |
| Location | South Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,600 ft (1402 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06/24 | 3,720 ft (1134 m) | 98 ft | GVL | Yes |
| 15/33 | 3,819 ft (1164 m) | 98 ft | GVL | Yes |
Kingscote Airport at a glance
Kingscote Airport is a medium airport in South Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as KGC. The field elevation of 24 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YKSC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 4,600 ft (1402 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YKSC 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 Kingscote Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide International Airport | YPAD | 125 km (68 NM) |
| RAAF Base Edinburgh | YPED | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Port Lincoln Airport | YPLC | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Cleve Airport | YCEE | 241 km (130 NM) |
| Port Pirie Airport | YPIR | 279 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kingscote Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 24 ft field elevation of Kingscote 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 Kingscote Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kingscote Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kingscote Airport is YKSC, and its IATA code is KGC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kingscote Airport above sea level?
Kingscote Airport sits at an elevation of 24 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kingscote Airport located?
The airport lies at -35.7139, 137.5210 — in South Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Adelaide International Airport, about 125 km away.
Does YKSC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YKSC 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 Kingscote Airport?
Kingscote Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,600 ft (1402 m) with a ASP surface.