Airport code
KNX — Kununurra Airport
KNX is the IATA code for Kununurra Airport, an airport serving Kununurra, Australia. Its ICAO code is YPKU, and it operates in the Australia/Perth time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at -15.7781, 128.7080 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 145 ft (44 m).
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About Kununurra Airport
The East Kimberley Regional Airport, locally known as the Kununurra Airport, is an airport in Kununurra, Western Australia. The airport is 2 nautical miles west of the town. Heavy wet seasons often result in this area being cut off from essential outside services and deliveries. The airport is a crucial piece of infrastructure which enables people and goods to enter or leave from the region and especially supports tourism and economic development.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KNX |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YPKU |
| Airport name | Kununurra Airport |
| City | Kununurra |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Perth (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | -15.7781 |
| Longitude | 128.7080 |
| Elevation | 145 ft (44 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,000 ft (1,829 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kununurra Airport?
The IATA code for Kununurra Airport is KNX.
What is the ICAO code for Kununurra Airport?
The ICAO code for Kununurra Airport is YPKU.
Where is KNX airport located?
Kununurra Airport (KNX) is located in Kununurra, Australia.
What time zone is KNX in?
Kununurra Airport operates in the Australia/Perth time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to KNX?
The nearest airport to Kununurra Airport (KNX) is Kalkgurung Airport (KFG) in Kalkgurung, about 290 km away.
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