Airport code
KNS — King Island Airport
KNS is the IATA code for King Island Airport, an airport serving King Island, Australia. Its ICAO code is YKII, and it operates in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -39.8775, 143.8780 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 132 ft (40 m).
Overview
About King Island Airport
King Island Airport is a small regional airport located near the town of Currie on King Island off the north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. The airport is owned and operated by the King Island Council.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KNS |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YKII |
| Airport name | King Island Airport |
| City | King Island |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Melbourne (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -39.8775 |
| Longitude | 143.8780 |
| Elevation | 132 ft (40 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 5,198 ft (1,584 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for King Island Airport?
The IATA code for King Island Airport is KNS.
What is the ICAO code for King Island Airport?
The ICAO code for King Island Airport is YKII.
Where is KNS airport located?
King Island Airport (KNS) is located in King Island, Australia.
What time zone is KNS in?
King Island Airport operates in the Australia/Melbourne time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to KNS?
The nearest airport to King Island Airport (KNS) is Wynyard Airport (BWT) in Burnie, about 200 km away.
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