Direct (non-stop) flights from East Kimberley Regional Airport
There are 3 destinations with direct flights from East Kimberley Regional Airport (Kununurra).
Destinations & direct flights from East Kimberley Regional Airport (Kununurra)
Kununurra (KNX) is a smaller airport in Australia. The highest number of daily departures from East Kimberley Regional Airport is seen on the route to Darwin International Airport (DRW), with an average of 1-2 flights every day. Furthermore, travelers can experience the longest available flight from East Kimberley Regional Airport on the Embraer 170 operated service to Perth Airport (PER), which lasts for roughly 3h 30m.
The top domestic destinations from East Kimberley Regional Airport based on popularity
Mackay (MKY)
3 flights scheduled next month
Bendigo (BXG)
1 flights scheduled next month
Newman (ZNE)
3 flights scheduled next month
Adelaide (ADL)
30 flights scheduled next month
Ceduna (CED)
1 flights scheduled next month
Roma (RMA)
2 flights scheduled next month
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Airport information
Airport name | East Kimberley Regional Airport |
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Airport (IATA) Code | KNX |
City | Kununurra |
Country | Australia (AU) |
Full location | East Kimberley Regional Airport |
Latitude | -15.783741 |
Longitude | 128.712729 |
Show on map | Google maps |
East Kimberley Regional Airport
The East Kimberley Regional Airport (IATA: KNX and ICAO: YPKU) is an international airport situated two nautical miles west of Kununurra in Western Australia. As the gateway to this region, it serves both transport services as well as tourism and economic development activities in its immediate area.
Weather and Temperatures
East Kimberley Regional Airport experiences an extremely dry climate, with dry spells from July to October and a rainy season from November to April. The annual average temperature is 31.7degC but this can fluctuate throughout the year.
Wind Speed and Direction
The East Kimberley Regional Airport experiences high hourly average wind speeds due to its closeness to the Great Indian Desert, where strong winds may occur periodically.
East Kimberley Regional Airport typically enjoys pleasant, sunny conditions throughout the year. The sun usually rises around 5:15 and sets about 21:25 every day.
Wind speeds can fluctuate throughout the day and nighttime, making landing an airplane challenging as pilots may need to wait for low winds to dissipate before taking off.
Nighttime weather tends to be cloudy with occasional sunny periods and an average air temperature of 30degC; this figure may fluctuate throughout the day depending on where the sun shines and which parts of it you visit.
In 2012, a major expansion and renovation was completed that doubled the size of the airport, providing dedicated arrivals hall with baggage carousel, larger check-in area, enhanced security to comply with new regulations, as well as some existing taxiways/aprons being redeveloped to increase pavement strength for jet aircraft support.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many airports are there close to Kununurra?
1 airport(s) near to Kununurra:
What is the best airport to use when flying from Kununurra?
When departing from Kununurra, East Kimberley Regional Airport (KNX) is considered the most optimal airport due to its convenient location and accessibility.
Which airlines flying from Kununurra?
Flights from East Kimberley Regional Airport are offered by 4 different airlines. Airlines with the most flights: Airnorth, Grandstar Cargo, Virgin Australi
What is the longest flight from East Kimberley Regional Airport?
You'll be on an Embraer 170 for about 3h 30m if you fly from Kununurra to Perth Airport (PER). That's the most time you'll spend in the air from East Kimberley Regional Airport.
What is the IATA-code for East Kimberley Regional Airport?
East Kimberley Regional Airport uses the IATA code: KNX
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