Medium airport · Australia
Kingscote Airport
Kingscote Airport (IATA: KGC, ICAO: YKSC), also known as Kangaroo Island Airport, is located 6.5 nautical miles (12.0 km; 7.5 mi) southwest of Kingscote, South Australia, the main town on Kangaroo Island, in the locality of Cygnet River. Its IATA code is KGC. Its ICAO code is YKSC. It has 3 runways, longest 4,600 ft (ASP). Elevation 24 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KGC |
| ICAO code | YKSC |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 4,600 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 24 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 35.7139° S, 137.5210° E |
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What Kingscote Airport is known for
Kingscote Airport (IATA: KGC, ICAO: YKSC), also known as Kangaroo Island Airport, is located 6.5 nautical miles (12.0 km; 7.5 mi) southwest of Kingscote, South Australia, the main town on Kangaroo Island, in the locality of Cygnet River.
History
The airport is managed by the Kangaroo Island Council, which has operated the airport since 16 June 1983. A runway upgrade and new terminal building were completed in May 2018, and officially opened by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Premier of South Australia, Steven Marshall, on 4 July 2018.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kingscote Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Southern Kangaroo Island Marine Park · Australia · 31.2 miles away
- Encounter Marine Park · Australia · 34.8 miles away
- Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park · Australia · 48.7 miles away
- Flinders Chase National Park · Australia · 50.9 miles away
- Western Kangaroo Island Marine Park · Australia · 69.4 miles away
- Onkaparinga River National Park · Australia · 69.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kingscote Airport?
Kingscote Airport (IATA: KGC, ICAO: YKSC), also known as Kangaroo Island Airport, is located 6.5 nautical miles (12.0 km; 7.5 mi) southwest of Kingscote, South Australia, the main town on Kangaroo Island, in the locality of Cygnet River.
What is the airport code for Kingscote Airport?
Kingscote Airport — its IATA code is KGC and its ICAO code is YKSC.
Where is Kingscote Airport located?
Kingscote Airport serves Australia. Its coordinates are 35.7139° S, 137.5210° E.
What is the history of Kingscote Airport?
The airport is managed by the Kangaroo Island Council, which has operated the airport since 16 June 1983. A runway upgrade and new terminal building were completed in May 2018, and officially opened by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Premier of South Australia, Steven Marshall, on 4 July 2018.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27028
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingscote_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.