Airport code
KGC — Kingscote Airport
KGC is the IATA code for Kingscote Airport, an airport serving Kingscote, Australia. Its ICAO code is YKSC, and it operates in the Australia/Adelaide time zone (UTC+9:30). The airport sits at -35.7139, 137.5210 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m).
Overview
About Kingscote Airport
Kingscote Airport, also known as Kangaroo Island Airport is located 6.5 nautical miles southwest of Kingscote, South Australia, the main town on Kangaroo Island, in the locality of Cygnet River. The airport is the sole airport for Kangaroo Island. The airport is served by regular public transport and many charter flights. The airport is managed by the Kangaroo Island Council, which has operated the airport since 16 June 1983.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KGC |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YKSC |
| Airport name | Kingscote Airport |
| City | Kingscote |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Adelaide (UTC+9:30) |
| Latitude | -35.7139 |
| Longitude | 137.5210 |
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 4,600 ft (1,402 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kingscote Airport?
The IATA code for Kingscote Airport is KGC.
What is the ICAO code for Kingscote Airport?
The ICAO code for Kingscote Airport is YKSC.
Where is KGC airport located?
Kingscote Airport (KGC) is located in Kingscote, Australia.
What time zone is KGC in?
Kingscote Airport operates in the Australia/Adelaide time zone, which is UTC+9:30.
What is the nearest airport to KGC?
The nearest airport to Kingscote Airport (KGC) is Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, about 125 km away.
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