Port Keats Airport (YPKT)
Medium airport · Wadeye, Northern Territory, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Port Keats Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPKT |
| IATA | PKT |
| Elevation | 91 ft (28 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 14°14'59" E 129°31'46" -14.24970, 129.52954 |
| Location | Wadeye, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,626 ft (1410 m) | 59 ft | ASP | Yes |
Port Keats Airport at a glance
Port Keats Airport is a medium airport in Wadeye, Northern Territory, Australia, known to airline systems as PKT. The field elevation of 91 ft (28 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPKT 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, 16/34, offers 4,626 ft (1410 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 YPKT 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 Port Keats Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nackeroo Airfield | YNKR | 179 km (97 NM) |
| East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport | YPKU | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin | YPDN | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Bathurst Island Airport | YBTI | 300 km (162 NM) |
| Tindal Airport | YPTN | 308 km (166 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port Keats Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 91 ft field elevation of Port Keats 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 Port Keats Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port Keats Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port Keats Airport is YPKT, and its IATA code is PKT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port Keats Airport above sea level?
Port Keats Airport sits at an elevation of 91 feet (28 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Port Keats Airport located?
The airport lies at -14.2497, 129.5295 — in Wadeye, Northern Territory, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nackeroo Airfield, about 179 km away.
Does YPKT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPKT 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 Port Keats Airport?
Port Keats Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,626 ft (1410 m) with a ASP surface.