Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (YPKG)
Medium airport · Broadwood, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPKG |
| IATA | KGI |
| Elevation | 1,203 ft (367 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 30°47'30" E 121°27'53" -30.79154, 121.46459 |
| Location | Broadwood, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 3,936 ft (1200 m) | 59 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport at a glance
Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport is a medium airport in Broadwood, Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as KGI. The field elevation of 1,203 ft (367 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPKG 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 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 6,562 ft (2000 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 YPKG 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 Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leonora Airport | YLEO | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Esperance Airport | YESP | 323 km (174 NM) |
| Leinster Airport | YLST | 336 km (181 NM) |
| Mount Keith Airport | YMNE | 400 km (216 NM) |
| Mount Magnet Airport | YMOG | 460 km (248 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,203 ft field elevation of Kalgoorlie Boulder 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 Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport is YPKG, and its IATA code is KGI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport above sea level?
Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport sits at an elevation of 1,203 feet (367 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport located?
The airport lies at -30.7915, 121.4646 — in Broadwood, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leonora Airport, about 213 km away.
Does YPKG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPKG 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 Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport?
Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.