What is the current weather at Kingscote Airport?

Current conditions at Kingscote Airport (YKSC) are VFR. Temperature is 13°C. Winds are from 0° at 0 knots.

What runways does YKSC have?

Kingscote Airport has 3 runway(s): Runway 01/19 (4,600 ft, ASP), Runway 06/24 (3,720 ft, GVL), Runway 15/33 (3,819 ft, GVL).

Does YKSC have an ILS approach?

Kingscote Airport (YKSC) does not have ILS equipment listed. Check the current AIP for available instrument approaches.

What is the elevation of YKSC?

Kingscote Airport (YKSC) has a field elevation of 24 feet MSL.

YKSC Weather | VFR - Kingscote Airport

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Weather Source: Adelaide International Airport (YPAD)

Distance: 68nm / 125km from YKSC

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Dewpoint: 9°C

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METAR YPAD 041700Z 00000KT CAVOK 13/09 Q1014

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TAF YPAD 041408Z 0415/0518 08006KT CAVOK FM041600 04006KT CAVOK FM050000 24012KT CAVOK FM051200 15010KT CAVOK

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

17:32Z BASE

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VFR 80° 6 kt

Visibility: >10km

00:00Z FM050000

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VFR 240° 12 kt

Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

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Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
01/19	4,600 ft	98 ft	ASP	22°	↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt 22° angle
06/24	3,720 ft	98 ft	GVL	67°	↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt 67° angle
15/33	3,819 ft	98 ft	GVL	157°	↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt 157° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kingscote Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YKSC

IATA Code: KGC

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 24 ft MSL

Location

City:

Country: AU

Latitude: -35.713902°

Longitude: 137.520996°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 01/19

Length: 4,600 ft

Width: 98 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 06/24

Length: 3,720 ft

Width: 98 ft

Surface: GVL

ILS: No

Runway 15/33

Length: 3,819 ft

Width: 98 ft

Surface: GVL

ILS: No

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About Kingscote Airport

Overview

Kingscote Airport serves Kangaroo Island in South Australia, providing critical transportation infrastructure for this regional location. Located at coordinates -35.713902, 137.520996, the airport operates at an elevation of 24 feet mean sea level, supporting medium airport classification.

Flying Conditions

Situated in a coastal maritime environment, Kingscote Airport experiences variable wind conditions across its three runways. The airport's multiple runway configurations (01/19, 06/24, and 15/33) offer flexibility for pilots responding to changing wind directions, with runway lengths ranging from 3,720 to 4,600 feet.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different surface compositions: one asphalted (01/19) and two gravel (06/24 and 15/33). The runway lengths provide accommodation for regional aircraft operations, with the longest runway (01/19) extending 4,600 feet, offering substantive operational capabilities for medium-sized aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should carefully evaluate current wind conditions given the airport's three-runway configuration, which allows for multiple approach options. The runway lengths and surface variations suggest careful pre-flight planning, particularly for aircraft performance considerations relative to specific runway characteristics.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.