East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport

YPKU / KNX

Kununurra, AU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
21:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPKU 042130Z AUTO 00000KT 9999 // BKN015 OVC063 25/25 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 145 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
OVC 6,300 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,645 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,445 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YPKU 041848Z 0420/0508 VRB04KT 9999 BKN008 FM050100 VRB04KT 9999 BKN012 FM050300 VRB04KT 9999 SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 0420/0508 2000 SHRA BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 0502/0508 VRB20G35KT 1000 TSRA BKN004 SCT030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:46Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 800 ft
01:00Z FM050100
+4h
MVFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
03:00Z FM050300
+6h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
02:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
LIFR VRB 20 kt
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
PKU
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 6,000 ft 98 ft ASP 119°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
119° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YPKU

8,518 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.7%
MVFR
7.1%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.8%

East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 42°C with an average of 29°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 10.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
29.5%
NE
8.7%
E
8.6%
SE
9.3%
S
8%
SW
7.2%
W
8.3%
NW
9.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 29°C
Range: 12°C to 42°C
12°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 8,518 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YPKU
IATA Code: KNX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 145 ft MSL

Location

City: Kununurra
Country: AU
Latitude: -15.778100°
Longitude: 128.707993°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport

Overview

East Kimberley Regional Airport serves Kununurra, located in northwestern Australia's remote Kimberley region. Situated at 145 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation access to a challenging and isolated geographic area. The airport supports regional transportation and operational needs for the surrounding East Kimberley landscape.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 92.9% of observations supporting VFR operations. Wind patterns are consistently from the north (0°), averaging 6.3 knots with occasional gusts up to 40 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 12°C to 42°C, with an average of 29.3°C, requiring pilots to plan for substantial thermal conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (12/30) measuring 6,000 feet with an asphalted surface. Geographical positioning at -15.778100, 128.707993 places the airport in a remote tropical environment with potential challenging terrain and meteorological considerations. Pilots should anticipate the unique climatic characteristics of the Kimberley region, which can present dynamic atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 4.2 knots. September through November represent the optimal VFR months for aviation operations. Pilots should reference current METAR information, noting the historically stable visibility averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of restricted visual conditions.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
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.