Mount Keith Airport (YMNE)
Medium airport · Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Mount Keith Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YMNE |
| IATA | WME |
| Elevation | 1,792 ft (546 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°17'14" E 120°33'18" -27.28733, 120.55494 |
| Location | Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,896 ft (1797 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mount Keith Airport at a glance
Mount Keith Airport is a medium airport in Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as WME. The field elevation of 1,792 ft (546 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YMNE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 5,896 ft (1797 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YMNE 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 Mount Keith Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leinster Airport | YLST | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Wiluna Airport | YWLU | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Leonora Airport | YLEO | 192 km (104 NM) |
| Meekatharra Airport | YMEK | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Mount Magnet Airport | YMOG | 283 km (153 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mount Keith Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,792 ft field elevation of Mount Keith 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 Mount Keith Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mount Keith Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mount Keith Airport is YMNE, and its IATA code is WME. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mount Keith Airport above sea level?
Mount Keith Airport sits at an elevation of 1,792 feet (546 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mount Keith Airport located?
The airport lies at -27.2873, 120.5549 — in Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leinster Airport, about 64 km away.
Does YMNE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YMNE 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 Mount Keith Airport?
Mount Keith Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,896 ft (1797 m) with a ASP surface.